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Darshan Nalkande (India)

Vidarbha’s Darshan Nalkande is another name that could bolster LSG’s domestic pace arsenal. Previously with Gujarat Titans (GT), Nalkande has been making waves in the domestic circuit with his sharp pace and wicket-taking ability. With 80 wickets in 51 T20s at a respectable economy rate, he brings both experience and aggression.

Moreover, he is also a handy batting option lower down the order, smashing crucial runs for the side. He made a half-century as a tail-ender for Vidarbha in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy final, which eventually the Akshay Wadkar-led side emerged triumphant in. Slotting him alongside Akash Deep and Avesh Khan could provide LSG with a more potent and flexible pace attack.