As Lucknow Super Giants begin their preparations for IPL 2026, the franchise is planning a focused overseas training program for its domestic fast bowlers. With the new season still just over three months away, LSG is set to send a group of Indian fast bowlers to South Africa, where they will train with Durban Super Giants players during the upcoming SA20.
Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan are part of the initial shortlist, with young left-arm fast bowler Naman Tiwary also expected to be included in the group, reports Cricbuzz. The bowlers are likely to travel to Durban next week, ahead of the SA20 2025-26 season, which begins on December 26 and runs until January 25. Durban Super Giants is a sister franchise of LSG, owned by the same management. Importantly, none of these players are contracted to the BCCI or involved in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, and LSG is believed to have obtained the necessary permission from the board.
Avesh, Mohsin coming back after knee surgery
Notably, Avesh has not played competitive cricket since the last IPL season, while Mohsin missed the entire 2025 campaign. Both fast bowlers had knee surgery in July and have recently resumed bowling. The training program will be overseen by Lance Klusener, Tom Moody, Bharat Arun and Carl Crowe, who are part of the Durban Supergiants' support staff. Notably, Moody, Arun and Crowe are also linked to LSG. This will allow LSG to closely monitor the recovery of bowlers while providing competitive conditions without the pressure of immediate match results.
For Naman Tiwari, this tenure represents a developmental opportunity. The 20-year-old left-arm pacer, who was bought for Rs 1 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, is seen as a long-term prospect by the franchise. Tiwary, who clocks over 140 kmph, is not a part of Uttar Pradesh's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad and is yet to make his debut in domestic cricket. Depending on their fitness progress, Avesh and Mohsin could also return in time for the second phase of the Ranji Trophy starting January 22, while Tiwary could be back for his first senior call-up.
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