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Rishabh Pant departs Lucknow Super Giants, returns to Delhi Capitals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:37 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Rishabh Pant departs Lucknow Super Giants, returns to Delhi Capitals

Summary

Rishabh Pant's tenure with Lucknow Super Giants ended after two IPL seasons, following a disappointing performance. Lucknow confirmed that they mutually agreed to part ways with Pant, who scored 581 runs in 28 matches. He returns to Delhi Capitals for ₹12 crore, a significant reduction from his previous fee of ₹27.4 crore. Lucknow replaced him with wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav as they look to revitalize their roster after finishing 10th in IPL 2026.

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•Rishabh Pant scored 581 runs in 28 matches with Lucknow.
•Lucknow finished 7th in 2025 and 10th in 2026.
•Pant signed with Delhi Capitals for ₹12 crore.
•Kuldeep Yadav replaces Pant in Lucknow's lineup.
•Franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka stated their relationship remains positive.

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7:37 AMYahoo Sports — ‘People said a lot of things’: Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence on Rishabh Pant’s shock LSG exit

What they're saying

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Rishabh Pant's expensive IPL journey with Lucknow Super Giants concluded after two seasons. The franchise owner stated their relationship with Pant remained cordial and warm. Pant has now returned to his former team, the Delhi Capitals, for a lower fee. Lucknow Super Giants replaced Pant by signing wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. This move followed two unsuccessful seasons for the Lucknow franchise.
— Yahoo Sports

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