The 29-year-old cricketer recently met with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka at the RPSG House in Kolkata to finalise the terms of his contract.
Pooran will be the franchise’s key retention, commanding a salary of Rs 18 crore, which marks him as the first official signing for the new season. His previous auction value was Rs 16 crore, when LSG acquired him in 2023 after his release from the Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to the Times of India.
During the last IPL season, Pooran showcased his prowess by scoring 499 runs, which included three half-centuries, and he demonstrated his power-hitting ability with 35 fours and 36 sixes, establishing himself as a leading performer for the team.
LSG likely retentions
Nicholas Pooran
Ravi Bishnoi
Mayank Yadav
Ayush Badoni
Mohsin KhanThe Lucknow Super Giants have decided not to retain KL Rahul for the forthcoming season.
With a remaining budget of Rs 69 crore, after allocating Rs 51 crore for retentions, LSG is well-positioned to strengthen their squad by recruiting at least 15 more players during the upcoming auction.