India, May 2 -- Josh Inglis has joined Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai, giving the franchise a fresh overseas batting option before their May 4 IPL 2026 match against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

The Australian wicketkeeper-batter's arrival comes after a delayed start to the season and a noisy auction backstory involving the Punjab Kings, who had wanted to retain him before the availability issue changed the equation.

Inglis, bought by LSG for Rs.8.6 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, is now available for selection as Lucknow look to arrest a poor run in the tournament. LSG have managed only two wins from their first eight matches, leaving them under pressure going into the second half of the league stage.

Their next fixture ...