Rishabh Pant set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as KL Rahul advised to exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Rishabh Pant is reportedly poised to return to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, pending a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav. This development comes after former cricketer Dodda Ganesh recommended that KL Rahul consider entering the IPL auction if Pant rejoins DC. Rahul had a standout season with Delhi, scoring 593 runs across 14 matches, while Pant struggled in Lucknow, finishing the season with only 312 runs. The official paperwork for the trade is currently with the BCCI.
- •Rishabh Pant set for a homecoming to Delhi Capitals.
- •Kuldeep Yadav expected to move to Lucknow Super Giants in trade.
- •Dodda Ganesh suggests KL Rahul should seek release from Delhi Capitals.
- •KL Rahul was Delhi's top run-scorer with 593 runs in IPL 2026.
- •Pant struggled at Lucknow, amassing only 312 runs in the season.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — 'Should ask for release': Former Indian cricketer urges KL Rahul to enter IPL auction as Rishabh Pant set for DC return
"Rishabh Pant is reportedly set for a homecoming to Delhi Capitals, potentially involving a trade with Kuldeep Yadav moving to Lucknow Super Giants. Amidst this, former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul to seek an auction if Pant returns. Rahul has excelled for Delhi Capitals, while Pant's stint with Lucknow was less successful, prompting Ganesh's suggestion for Rahul to consider his options.
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