LSG Likely to Release David Miller for IPL 2026: Azmatullah Omarzai Trade on the Cards

With the IPL deadline for announcing retained and released players getting closer, every franchise is carefully weighing its options. For Lucknow Super Giants, the list of players they might release in 2026 is already creating some buzz. One big name they are reportedly considering letting go or trading is South African batter David Miller.

Miller played 11 matches for LSG last season after being bought for ₹7.5 crore, but he couldn’t make much impact. He scored only 153 runs, with his best being an unbeaten 27. His strike rate also dipped below 130, a noticeable drop from the 2024 season when he was striking at over 150.

The thought of placing David Miler into the LSG released players 2026 list or trading him for an all-rounder from another franchise comes days after the appointment of Tom Moody as the Director of Cricket at LSG. In an interview before joining forces with the franchise, Moody had expressed his opinion on the Rishabh Pant-led franchise carrying an extra left-hander in their line-up.

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David Miller Batter

David Miller is a 36-year-old professional South African cricketer born on June 10, 1989, known as an aggressive, left-handed middle-order batsman and occasional wicket-keeper.

Lucknow Super Giants is likely to release David Miller

Reliable reports suggest that the LSG camp is considering trading David Miller for an overseas all-rounder ahead of the IPL. PBKS’ Azmatullah Omarzai is seen as a strong option for LSG in this swap.

Miller, a powerful left-handed middle-order batter, could also be a good addition for Punjab Kings, especially with his ability to score quickly in the final overs. Having said that, Azmatullah Omarzai would do a world of good for the Super Giants, with his all-round ability.

Omarzai has been one of the most improved cricketers in white-ball cricket in recent times, and has stamped his authority on various occasions. His performance in the previous season was not at its peak, but the Afghan all-rounder is surely at the top of his game this year. Omarzai will provide the Super Giants with a bowling option along with his batting prowess, which has got multiple advantages.

Other than his hard-hitting skills, the Afghan youngster also possesses a strong technique which can resurrect the innings for his team in times of an early collapse. Simply put, Omarzai will add another dimension on the plate as compared to what Miller was doing.

If the trade is to happen, it would require both the franchises to go through considerable changes. However, the exchange of players would certainly help the Super Giants a lot more than it would help the Punjab Kings. Age is clearly on Omarzai’s side and that would be one of the decisive factors in the trade. It would be interesting to see how things pan out.

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by Dwijesh November 11, 2025