Josh Inglis has finally arrived in India, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding his availability for the ongoing IPL season. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter has landed in Mumbai and is now set to be available for selection for Lucknow Super Giants’s clash against Mumbai Indians on May 4 at the Wankhede Stadium.

Inglis’ delayed arrival had become a major talking point after conflicting reports emerged about his participation. He had earlier declined retention from Punjab Kings, citing limited availability due to personal reasons, a move that drew criticism from a franchise co-owner, who termed it “unprofessional.” Previously signed by PBKS for Rs 2.6 crore, Inglis was picked up by LSG for Rs 8.6 crore at the auction, with expectations of an earlier arrival that ultimately didn’t materialise.

However, his arrival now comes at a crucial time for Lucknow, who are struggling near the bottom of the points table with just two wins from eight matches, mirroring the situation of Mumbai Indians ahead of their high-stakes encounter.

Inglis’ track record against Jasprit Bumrah adds an intriguing layer to the contest. The 31-year-old has scored 52 runs off 34 deliveries against the premier pacer across two matches, including a memorable assault during Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025, where he smashed 20 runs in a single over. His presence could provide LSG with a much-needed boost against a Bumrah-led Mumbai attack.

The wicketkeeper-batter is expected to join training with the LSG squad at the Wankhede on Saturday evening. In his IPL career so far, Inglis has featured in 11 matches, scoring 278 runs at a strike rate of over 162, including one half-century.

Lucknow Super Giants full squad for IPL 2026

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mohammed Shami, Matthew Breetzke, Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari, Arjun Sachin Tendulkar, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Prabhu Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh