Avesh Khan's Return: Relief for Lucknow Super Giants Amid Injury Crisis

Lucknow Super Giants received a boost with the return of fast bowler Avesh Khan after his knee injury scare. Cleared for IPL 2025, Khan's inclusion helps a team struggling with injuries. Despite recent setbacks, LSG remains optimistic for their upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Lucknow Super Giants faced a heart-wrenching one-wicket loss in their opening IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals, yet they received encouraging news with the return of their ace bowler Avesh Khan. Cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Khan rejoins LSG after overcoming a troublesome right knee issue reported by ESPNCricinfo.

Initially feared to miss the early IPL matches, Khan's return is a strategic advantage for LSG, heavily hit by bowling injuries. Absent since January due to his knee injury, Avesh attended rehab at the BCCI's Centre in Bengaluru, where he recently cleared a critical fitness test. However, the exact timeline for his integration into the team remains unconfirmed.

In a squad struggling with injuries, Shardul's arrival as Mohsin Khan's replacement had already offered respite, but Avesh's return is critical. Meanwhile, Mayank Yadav and Akash Deep continue their recovery. The next highly anticipated IPL fixture sees LSG take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 27 at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

(With inputs from agencies.)