{"id":22917,"date":"2025-12-16T20:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=672189"},"modified":"2025-12-16T20:30:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:00:39","slug":"ipl-2026-josh-inglis-sold-to-lsg-for-rs-8-60-crore-despite-being-available-for-only-4-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026-josh-inglis-sold-to-lsg-for-rs-8-60-crore-despite-being-available-for-only-4-games\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026:\u00a0Josh Inglis sold to LSG for Rs 8.60 crore despite being available for only 4 games\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis<\/strong> attracted strong interest at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)<\/strong> eventually securing him for Rs 8.60 crore<\/strong>, well above his base price of Rs 2 crore<\/strong>, despite the player confirming restricted availability<\/strong> for the season.<\/p>\n

Limited availability flagged before auction<\/h3>\n

Ahead of the auction, Inglis had officially informed the BCCI<\/strong> that he would be available for only 25 per cent of IPL 2026<\/strong>, effectively limiting his participation to no more than four matches<\/strong>. The restricted window is due to a combination of international commitments and personal commitments<\/strong>, including his wedding, which had earlier influenced Punjab Kings\u2019 decision to release him.<\/p>\n

Inglis was one of five players to declare limited availability for IPL 2026, alongside Ashton Agar, Will Sutherland, Adam Milne, and Rilee Rossouw.<\/p>\n

Intense bidding between LSG and SRH<\/h3>\n

Despite the availability concern, Inglis sparked a bidding war between LSG and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)<\/strong>. SRH stayed in the contest aggressively until purse constraints forced them to drop out<\/strong>, allowing LSG to clinch the deal at Rs 8.60 crore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The aggressive bid underlined how franchises continue to value impact wicketkeeper-batters<\/strong>, even for short stints, especially during crucial phases of the tournament.<\/p>\n

Recent IPL form worked in Inglis\u2019 favour<\/h3>\n

Inglis featured for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025<\/strong>, scoring 278 runs in 11 matches<\/strong>. While the overall numbers were modest, his impact knocks<\/strong> stood out. He produced a match-winning 73 off 42 balls against Mumbai Indians<\/strong> in the final league game, helping Punjab secure a top-two finish.<\/p>\n

He further enhanced his reputation in Qualifier 2<\/strong>, where he took on Jasprit Bumrah, smashing 20 runs in a single over<\/strong> to seal Punjab Kings\u2019 place in the final. Those performances played a key role in keeping franchises interested despite his limited availability.<\/p>\n

Why LSG went big on Inglis<\/h3>\n

LSG\u2019s decision to spend heavily on Inglis suggests they are backing him as a short-term impact player<\/strong>, potentially for decisive fixtures rather than the entire league phase. With only a few matches available, Inglis is expected to be deployed in high-pressure games<\/strong>, where his power-hitting and wicketkeeping versatility can tilt outcomes quickly.<\/p>\n

At Rs 8.60 crore<\/strong>, Inglis becomes one of the most expensive buys of the auction among players with restricted availability, highlighting how franchises continue to prioritise match-winning ability over duration<\/strong>, especially in a tightly contested IPL landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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