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Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals in trade with LSG

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals in trade with LSG

Summary

Rishabh Pant has rejoined the Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027 after a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav. This marks Pant's return to the franchise where he began his IPL career in 2016, following a two-season stint with Lucknow Super Giants. AB de Villiers noted signs of frustration from Pant during the last season, which may have influenced his move. Pant's salary decreased from an IPL-record Rs 27 crore at LSG to Rs 15 crore at DC. The change comes amid significant transitions for the Delhi Capitals, including potential new roles for Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.

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Key Details

•Pant ends his time with Lucknow Super Giants after finishing bottom of the table.
•AB de Villiers criticized Delhi Capitals' ownership and coaching changes.
•Sourav Ganguly is expected to join as director of cricket.
•Yuvraj Singh may take over as batting coach for the franchise.
•Pant's salary decreases significantly with his move back to DC.

Latest Updates

5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'All confusing': AB de Villiers tears into Delhi Capitals' 'wishy-washy' ownership as Rishabh Pant returns

What they're saying

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Pant returned to Delhi Capitals in a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav, ending a two-season stint with LSG and rejoining the franchise where he began his IPL career in 2016.
— Yahoo Sports

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