Fact Check: Will Noor Ahmad Join Kuldeep Yadav at Lucknow Super Giants?

Afghanistan's left-arm wristspinner Noor Ahmad has been playing the IPL for several years now. After representing Gujarat Titans in the inital years of IPL, Noor was signed by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2025 season.

Since then, he has become an integral part of CSK's bowling line-up and is their lead spinner at the moment. However, a post has gone viral on internet which claims that Noor will play for Lucknow Super Giants from IPL 2027. Let's find out more about the truth behind Noor Ahmad LSG viral claim.

Will Noor Ahmad Play For Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2027?

According to Sportsdunia fact check, there is no official report suggesting about Noor Ahmad IPL team change. The post that got viral on internet was put up by Noor's personal manager, Muhammad Ali. Hence, there are no signs of Noor Ahmad new IPL team.

This post had a Super Giants logo on the top, which made the fans wonder about Noor Ahmad team change in IPL. However, this post is for Noor Ahmad playing for Manchester Super Giants in the upcoming edition of The Hundred.

The Afghanistan spinner will play for Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred 2026. He was signed for £175,000 by the Super Giants in the Hundred 2026 auction. He will be keen to make an impact in one of the richest cricket leagues in the world.

Will CSK Release Noor Ahmad?

Noor has done well in the IPL while playing for Chennai Super Kings. While playing for CSK, he has picked up 37 wickets in two IPL seasons. He has been central to CSK's bowling attack as they go through their transition phase.

It is unlikely that CSK will release Noor Ahmad for the next season. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants already roped in Kuldeep Yadav, one of the best spinners in the world, for the next IPL season.

LSG traded Kuldeep for Rishabh Pant with Delhi Capitals, a move termed as one of the biggest in the history of the league. It remains to be seen how Kuldeep performs with his new IPL team as he goes back to his home state.