India all-rounder Shardul Thakur went shockingly unsold at the IPL mega auction last year in November. The Mumbai star, who played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) last season in the IPL, was spotted at the LSG training camp on Sunday, while wearing the franchise's jersey. Shardul was released by CSK ahead of the IPL 2025 auction last year. He didn't fetch a single bid from any of the 10 franchises, hence going unsold. However, redemption could be on the cards for Shardul, who has impressed everyone with his performances in the domestic season this year.

In Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, Shardul went on to pick 15 wickets in nine games at an average of 24.53. The all-rounder also shone in the Ranji Trophy, clinching 35 wickets in nine matches at 22.62. Lucknow Super Giants, who have been struggling to get their key players fit ahead of the new season. Several key pacers, including Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, and Mohsin Khan, are dealing with fitness issues and are awaiting clearance from the BCCI. With their opening match against Delhi Capitals on March 24 in Visakhapatnam fast approaching, the franchise may need reinforcements. Apart from Shardul, Shivam Mavi is also poised to join LSG. The former KKR pacer was seen at the LSG training camp and was also seen singing in a Karaoke with LSG captain Rishabh Pant. He is likely to replace Mohsin Khan ahead of the season.