LSG have signed South Africa all-rounder George Linde as Wanindu Hasaranga's replacement. Hasaranga, who was signed by LSG for ₹2 crore at IPL 2026 auction, has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. Linde has taken 218 wickets and 2,746 runs in 250 T20s. He will join LSG at his base price of ₹1 crore.