Mohsin Khan an incredible athlete, will play for India soon: LSG coach Langer
Justin Langer hailed Mohsin Khan after the Lucknow Super Giants pacer claimed IPL 2026's first five-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders. The spell highlighted his return to fitness and reinforced Langer's belief that an India call-up is not far away.
Mohsin Khan delivered a standout performance in IPL 2026, drawing high praise from Justin Langer, who believes the left-arm pacer is not far from breaking into the Indian team. The Lucknow Super Giants bowler starred with the ball against Kolkata Knight Riders, even though the match eventually slipped away from LSG.
After a game where Mohsin produced a five-wicket haul, Langer spoke about the pacer’s growth and potential. Speaking in the post-match press conference, he highlighted Mohsin’s athleticism and work ethic as key reasons behind his rise.
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“Yeah, I said a few nights ago I thought he and Prince will soon play cricket for India. And the thing about Mohsin Khan is that he is an incredible athlete. Watch him. You can tell a great athlete by the way they throw a ball, and you watch Mohsin—what an incredible thrower. And then he hits this incredible length, right? It’s a very simple game plan—keep hitting at his height, with his wrist. And the other thing about him, we’ve always known this, but to his unbelievable credit, he’s got himself fit, strong and healthy," Langer said.
Langer also credited Mohsin’s off-field efforts and dedication, pointing out the work he has put in to return to peak condition.
“He’s done some great work with Bharat Arun. What a lot of people don’t know is that he spent a few months at Bharat’s academy in Chennai leading up to this, all off his own back. He worked hard, and he’s getting fit. That’s why he was so disappointed when he hurt his quad after the first game, because you can see how valuable he is. We haven’t had him much for the last two seasons, and it’s a great thrill for us to have him in the team. And it wouldn’t surprise me if it was a great thrill for India to have him in their team in the not too distant future," he added.
The praise came after Mohsin produced one of the standout spells of the season, underlining his growing importance to the LSG setup.
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Mohsin was at his destructive best against KKR, finishing with figures of 4-1-23-5, the first five-wicket haul of IPL 2026. He ripped through the top order early, leaving KKR struggling at 31 for 3 in the powerplay and later reducing them to 73 for 6.
He began with a wicket maiden, struck again in the powerplay, and continued to pick wickets at regular intervals. His spell included the key dismissal of Cameron Green, who was trying to rebuild the innings, and Anukul Roy, which completed his five-for.
KKR never quite recovered from the early blows, with Mohsin dictating terms through the first half of the innings. His ability to hit a consistent length and extract movement made life difficult for the batters.
Despite his brilliance, the game took a dramatic turn later, with KKR managing to push the contest into a Super Over and eventually clinching the win. Even so, Mohsin’s performance stood out as the defining individual effort of the match.
For LSG, the positive was clear. With Mohsin back fit and firing, they have regained a key weapon in their bowling attack as they prepare for their next fixture against Mumbai Indians.
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Mohsin Khan delivered a standout performance in IPL 2026, drawing high praise from Justin Langer, who believes the left-arm pacer is not far from breaking into the Indian team. The Lucknow Super Giants bowler starred with the ball against Kolkata Knight Riders, even though the match eventually slipped away from LSG.
After a game where Mohsin produced a five-wicket haul, Langer spoke about the pacer’s growth and potential. Speaking in the post-match press conference, he highlighted Mohsin’s athleticism and work ethic as key reasons behind his rise.
LSG vs KKR: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD
“Yeah, I said a few nights ago I thought he and Prince will soon play cricket for India. And the thing about Mohsin Khan is that he is an incredible athlete. Watch him. You can tell a great athlete by the way they throw a ball, and you watch Mohsin—what an incredible thrower. And then he hits this incredible length, right? It’s a very simple game plan—keep hitting at his height, with his wrist. And the other thing about him, we’ve always known this, but to his unbelievable credit, he’s got himself fit, strong and healthy," Langer said.
Langer also credited Mohsin’s off-field efforts and dedication, pointing out the work he has put in to return to peak condition.
“He’s done some great work with Bharat Arun. What a lot of people don’t know is that he spent a few months at Bharat’s academy in Chennai leading up to this, all off his own back. He worked hard, and he’s getting fit. That’s why he was so disappointed when he hurt his quad after the first game, because you can see how valuable he is. We haven’t had him much for the last two seasons, and it’s a great thrill for us to have him in the team. And it wouldn’t surprise me if it was a great thrill for India to have him in their team in the not too distant future," he added.
The praise came after Mohsin produced one of the standout spells of the season, underlining his growing importance to the LSG setup.
HOW GOOD WAS MOHSIN NAQVI IN LSG vs KKR?
Mohsin was at his destructive best against KKR, finishing with figures of 4-1-23-5, the first five-wicket haul of IPL 2026. He ripped through the top order early, leaving KKR struggling at 31 for 3 in the powerplay and later reducing them to 73 for 6.
He began with a wicket maiden, struck again in the powerplay, and continued to pick wickets at regular intervals. His spell included the key dismissal of Cameron Green, who was trying to rebuild the innings, and Anukul Roy, which completed his five-for.
KKR never quite recovered from the early blows, with Mohsin dictating terms through the first half of the innings. His ability to hit a consistent length and extract movement made life difficult for the batters.
Despite his brilliance, the game took a dramatic turn later, with KKR managing to push the contest into a Super Over and eventually clinching the win. Even so, Mohsin’s performance stood out as the defining individual effort of the match.
For LSG, the positive was clear. With Mohsin back fit and firing, they have regained a key weapon in their bowling attack as they prepare for their next fixture against Mumbai Indians.
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