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After not being retained by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2025, Afghanistan seamer Naveen-ul-Haq took to social media to share a heartfelt message about his two-year journey with the franchise.
In October, LSG confirmed that they had retained players like Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, along with uncapped talents Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni for the upcoming season.
On his official Instagram account, Naveen expressed his gratitude to the franchise for the opportunity to be a part of the team and wished LSG all the best for IPL 2025, as they prepare for the 18th season of the tournament.
"Thankful for the opportunity and being part of this amazing team for the past 2 seasons my best wishes will always be with everyone involved in this team in future to the management staff and the guys who were working behind the scenes and not to forget LSG brigade thank you everyone @lucknowsupergiants," Naveen-ul-Haq wrote on Instagram.
Naveen played 10 matches in the last edition of the tournament where he picked up 14 wickets at an economy rate of 10.19.
The LSG finished their IPL 2024 campaign in 7th place with 14 points, having won seven of their 14 matches.
In addition to parting ways with Afghanistan seamer Naveen-ul-Haq, the franchise also made the significant decision to release their captain, KL Rahul, ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction.
The decision to retain key players while letting go of Rahul marks a notable reshuffle for the Lucknow franchise. With an eye on improving their performance, they are set to focus on their top performers and rebuild without their former captain, aiming for better results in the upcoming season.
The 2025 IPL season promises to be thrilling, with several big names entering the auction. Rahul’s availability will undoubtedly generate considerable interest from franchises looking to strengthen their batting line-up. As teams finalize their strategies, the retention and release decisions will play a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of the tournament.
