The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), led by captain Rishabh Pant, are set to welcome Australian wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis to their squad ahead of a crucial match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 4, 2026. Inglis missed the initial part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to his wedding, which took place on April 18. He is expected to join LSG in time to participate in the final six league matches. Last season, Inglis had a standout performance with the Punjab Kings, amassing 278 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 162.57. Despite this, he was released before the 2026 auction, where LSG acquired him for INR 8.6 crore (approximately $1.04 million USD). Currently, LSG is navigating a challenging season, positioned eighth in the points table with just two wins from six games. The team is also dealing with underperformance from key players like Nicholas Pooran, who has only scored 51 runs in six innings. Additionally, fast bowler Anrich Nortje has departed from the LSG camp, having played only one match this season against the Delhi Capitals, where he recorded figures of 0/39 in four overs. LSG's next match is against the Rajasthan Royals at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.