Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa.&nbsp;In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/badminton-asia-championships-india-s-ayush-shetty-topples-world-no-4-jonatan-christie-to-reach-semis-1775822422447">Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis</a>&nbsp;Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-breaks-chris-gayle-s-record-becomes-fastest-to-12-000-t20-runs-1775812302079">Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs</a>&nbsp;On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa. In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore. Also Read - Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one. Also Read - Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

IPL 2026: Major boost for LSG as star all-rounder set to join team as Hasaranga replacement

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20 international century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday.

Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine.

Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hit 74 and his team were still in with a chance of winning until he was caught off the second ball of the final over.

"It was almost the perfect comeback," said Linde after being ignored by successive South African selectors for more than three years.

Linde said he felt calm with both bat and ball – but he said he felt he "had to deliver a good performance" after missing the team bus to the ground. He needed a police escort to catch up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Linde took two wickets in his final over and briefly had a hat-trick when Haris Rauf was given out leg before wicket before successfully reviewing the decision.

Rizwan said the individual performances of Miller and Linde was the difference between the teams.&nbsp;

Shaheen Shah Afridi led a disciplined Pakistan bowling attack, taking three for 22 – and reaching 100 wickets in T20 internationals.

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Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed took three for 37 despite being hit for three successive sixes by Miller.

Miller was in sublime form but the rest of South Africa’s top order failed, with only captain Heinrich Klaasen (12) reaching double figures.

Miller was sixth out with the total on 135 in the 14th over but Linde hit four sixes in a 24-ball innings – including three in the last over by Sufiyan Muqeem – to take South Africa to a respectable total.

Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20 international century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday.

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20 international century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday. Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine. Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hit 74 and his team were still in with a chance of winning until he was caught off the second ball of the final over. "It was almost the perfect comeback," said Linde after being ignored by successive South African selectors for more than three years. Linde said he felt calm with both bat and ball – but he said he felt he "had to deliver a good performance" after missing the team bus to the ground. He needed a police escort to catch up. Linde took two wickets in his final over and briefly had a hat-trick when Haris Rauf was given out leg before wicket before successfully reviewing the decision. Rizwan said the individual performances of Miller and Linde was the difference between the teams. Shaheen Shah Afridi led a disciplined Pakistan bowling attack, taking three for 22 – and reaching 100 wickets in T20 internationals. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: With series at 1-1, tickets for first day of Boxing Dat Test at MCG sold out two weeks in advance Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed took three for 37 despite being hit for three successive sixes by Miller. Miller was in sublime form but the rest of South Africa’s top order failed, with only captain Heinrich Klaasen (12) reaching double figures. Miller was sixth out with the total on 135 in the 14th over but Linde hit four sixes in a 24-ball innings – including three in the last over by Sufiyan Muqeem – to take South Africa to a respectable total. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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