The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have suffered a significant setback in their IPL 2026 campaign with the news that Sri Lankan cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga will be unavailable due to a hamstring injury sustained during the 2026 T20 World Cup. Hasaranga, who was signed for ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD), has not participated in competitive cricket for nearly two months, leading to concerns about his fitness. LSG's global director Tom Moody announced that the team is actively seeking a replacement within the next 24 to 48 hours. Reports suggest that South African all-rounder George Linde could be the preferred choice, given his experience and recent performance in T20 matches. Despite starting the season with a loss, LSG has bounced back with two consecutive wins, placing them fifth on the IPL points table with four points from three games. Their next match is against the Gujarat Titans.