Lucknow Super Giants target Liam Livingstone in IPL 2026 auction to replace David Miller, aiming to strengthen batting and bowling.

Lucknow Super Giants are targeting England all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the IPL 2026 mini-auction to replace David Miller, aiming to strengthen their lower order and bowling with a high-strike-rate finisher. With a Rs 22.95 crore budget and six roster spots—four for overseas players—LSG may also pursue overseas fast bowlers like Anrich Nortje or Lungi Ngidi to bolster their attack amid injuries to Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav. After releasing Ravi Bishnoi, the team faces a spin gap, prompting advice to consider uncapped leg or left-arm spinners for cost-effective options. The auction is set for December 16 at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, live on JioHotstar and Star Sports.