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Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals in trade from Lucknow Super Giants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals in trade from Lucknow Super Giants

Summary

Rishabh Pant has returned to the Delhi Capitals in a significant trade, leaving Lucknow Super Giants. Captain Axar Patel welcomed Pant with a humorous Hindi proverb after the trade, which involved Pant going back to the franchise where he is the all-time leading run-scorer. The deal reportedly involved a transfer fee of Rs 15 crore for Pant and Rs 13.5 crore for Kuldeep Yadav, who moved to Lucknow. Pant had a challenging captaincy run with LSG, leading the team to 10 wins in 28 matches. His successful career with Delhi Capitals spanned from 2016 to 2024, during which he scored 3,284 runs.

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•Pant leaves Lucknow Super Giants after two seasons.
•Delivers 581 runs in two seasons with LSG.
•Axar Patel shares a humorous welcome video on social media.
•Pant is Delhi Capitals' all-time leading run-scorer with 3,284 runs.
•The trade is set ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

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8:25 AMYahoo Sports — 'Subah ka bhula...': Axar Patel's hilarious hindi proverb welcome for Rishabh Pant after DC return

What they're saying

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Rishabh Pant has sensationally returned to his original IPL home, Delhi Capitals, in a blockbuster trade deal. Captain Axar Patel humorously welcomed him back with a classic Hindi proverb, "If someone who loses his way in the morning returns home by evening, he is not considered lost." Pant's move back to DC, where he is the all-time leading run-scorer, marks a significant shift after his stint with Lucknow Super Giants.
— Yahoo Sports

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