LSG acquires Kuldeep Yadav as Pant returns to Delhi Capitals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Rishabh Pant has been traded back to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants for a fee of INR 15 crore. Kuldeep Yadav moves in the opposite direction to LSG, maintaining his existing contract terms. This trade marks a significant shift for both players and their teams, with Pant returning to his former franchise. The trade highlights ongoing player movements in the IPL ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Rishabh Pant joins Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants.
- •Kuldeep Yadav is traded to LSG for his current fee.
- •The trade involves significant financial terms and player history.
- •The deal reflects the shifting of IPL rosters.
- •Both players are expected to make notable contributions moving forward.
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Rishabh Pant's three-word message to LSG after return to Delhi Capitals
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — IPL confirms blockbuster trade: Rishabh Pant returns to DC with Rs 12 crore pay cut; Kuldeep Yadav joins LSG
- 8:22 AMESPNcricinfo — LSG and DC complete high-profile Pant-Kuldeep trade
"Rishabh Pant has returned to Delhi Capitals in a significant trade deal, exchanging places with spinner Kuldeep Yadav who moves to Lucknow Super Giants. Pant's two-year stint with LSG, marked by struggles and disappointing team performances, concluded with a simple "Thank you team" message. This move sees Pant take a pay cut but reunites him with his former franchise after a challenging period.
"The IPL confirmed the move on Tuesday, with Pant agreeing to a salary of Rs 15 crore, Rs 12 crore less than the record Rs 27 crore deal he received when he joined Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2025 season.
"Rishabh Pant will move to Delhi Capitals, his old team, for a revised fee of INR 15 crore, while Kuldeep Yadav has been acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for his existing fee
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:08 AMRishabh Pant's three-word message to LSG after return to Delhi Capitals
Rishabh Pant has returned to Delhi Capitals in a significant trade deal, exchanging places with spinner Kuldeep Yadav who moves to Lucknow Super Giants. Pant's two-year stint with LSG, marked by struggles and disappointing team performances, concluded with a simple "Thank you team" message. This move sees Pant take a pay cut but reunites him with his former franchise after a challenging period.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:49 PMIPL confirms blockbuster trade: Rishabh Pant returns to DC with Rs 12 crore pay cut; Kuldeep Yadav joins LSG
The IPL confirmed the move on Tuesday, with Pant agreeing to a salary of Rs 15 crore, Rs 12 crore less than the record Rs 27 crore deal he received when he joined Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2025 season.
- ESPNcricinfoJun 23, 2026, 8:22 AMLSG and DC complete high-profile Pant-Kuldeep trade
Rishabh Pant will move to Delhi Capitals, his old team, for a revised fee of INR 15 crore, while Kuldeep Yadav has been acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for his existing fee
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