Why did Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav miss KKR vs LSG match in IPL 2026?
Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav’s names were yet again missing from LSG’s playing XI.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are up against each other in the ongoing contest in Kolkata. Match no. 15 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 started at 7:30 PM IST on April 9 (Thursday). Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to bowl first.
KKR are in desperate need of a win here, as they have only one point in three matches. LSG have won the toss, and they would like to use the conditions well to record consecutive wins.
They had a confidence-booster win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the previous game at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have made some notable changes to their playing XIs from the last game.
Why are Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav not playing Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants clash of IPL 2026?
This is a crucial game for LSG, and two points here can improve their stats on the leaderboard. Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Aiden Markram are three overseas stars in the playing XI for LSG. However, two promising stars are missing the game.
Left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan and pace sensation Mayank Yadav are not present in the playing XI sheet for LSG. These two pacers are a vital part of LSG’s bowling unit. Mayank is part of the 5-player substitute list, but he is unlikely to get into the game, as LSG are bowling first.
Mayank has not played a game this season. Though he is not injured, it seems that the franchise is keeping a cautious approach with him to avoid any fresh injury. Similarly, LSG want to protect Mohsin also from injury.
However, apart from these two, LSG have an excellent pace unit with Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, and Prince Yadav. These pacers have done well in recent matches.
Why is Mayank Yadav not part of LSG’s playing XI against KKR?
LSG want to manage the workload and protect Mayank Yadav away from any fresh injury. That is why he is not part of the playing XI.
Why is Mohsin Khan not part of LSG’s playing XI against KKR?
Mohsin has a history with several injuries, and LSG want to protect him from any other injury, which is why he is not playing.
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