Pooran meets LSG owner Goenka; signs on dotted lines for retention

Nicholas Pooran Signs with Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 18 Crore

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Despite previous attempts with KL Rahul, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have finally secured international cricketer Nicholas Pooran. He was seen signing on the dotted lines at the RPSG House in Kolkata on Tuesday, marking his move to LSG for the upcoming seasons.

Key Points

• Nicholas Pooran became the first formal signing of IPL season 2025.
• He will be LSG's primary retention with a price tag of Rs 18 crore.
• The BCCI-prescribed price slab for the No. 1 retention is Rs 18 crore.
• Pooran's last auction price was Rs 16 crore, purchased by LSG in the 2023 Dubai auction.
• The franchise can pay more or less, but Pooran is set to earn Rs 18 crore.
• LSG will retain five players: Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan (both uncapped), and Pooran.

Pooran's Performance with LSG

• Pooran scores 499 runs in the last IPL season, including three half-centuries, 35 fours, and 36 sixes.
• His ability to adapt to the batting order and match situation makes him a valuable asset to LSG.

SuperGiants' Auction Strategy

• With a purse of Rs 69 crore, LSG will head into the auction with Rs 51 crore from a permitted salary cap of Rs 120 crore spent on five retentions.
• They will have to buy at least 15 more players from the remaining purse to build a strong team.

Transaction Details

• RPSG Group: Sanjiv Goenka, RPSG House, Judges' Court Road, Alipore, Kolkata.
• Transaction Date: Tuesday.
• Signed Player: Nicholas Pooran.
• Franchise: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
• Retention Fee: Rs 18 crore.