Rishabh Pant takes ₹12 crore pay cut in IPL trade to Delhi Capitals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Rishabh Pant has returned to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants in a trade that sees him face a ₹12 crore salary reduction. Pant, previously acquired for a record ₹27 crore, struggled as captain and player, contributing to Lucknow's last-place finish in the IPL 2026 season. Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow as part of the deal, which follows a disappointing performance for Pant over two seasons, where he scored 269 and 312 runs respectively. His return marks an adjustment in the team's roster as they look to improve for future competitions.
- •Rishabh Pant's salary drops from ₹27 crore to ₹15 crore.
- •Kuldeep Yadav is part of the trade to Lucknow Super Giants.
- •Pant scored just 269 and 312 runs in the last two seasons.
- •Lucknow Super Giants finished at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table.
- •The trade reflects managing team dynamics and player form.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Who has suffered the biggest pay cut in IPL history as Rishabh Pant joins DC for Rs 15cr?
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Biggest pay cuts in IPL history: Where Rishabh Pant's ₹12 crore salary drop ranks after LSG-DC trade
"Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals after a disappointing two-year stint with Lucknow Super Giants came with a Rs 12 crore pay cut, from Rs 27 crore to Rs 15 crore. His move highlights how IPL valuations can change dramatically. Other stars who suffered major pay drops include Venkatesh Iyer, Sam Curran, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson and Jhye Richardson.
"Discover the biggest pay cuts in IPL history and see where Rishabh Pant's massive ₹12 crore salary reduction after the LSG to DC trade ranks on the all-time list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:25 PMWho has suffered the biggest pay cut in IPL history as Rishabh Pant joins DC for Rs 15cr?
Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals after a disappointing two-year stint with Lucknow Super Giants came with a Rs 12 crore pay cut, from Rs 27 crore to Rs 15 crore. His move highlights how IPL valuations can change dramatically. Other stars who suffered major pay drops include Venkatesh Iyer, Sam Curran, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson and Jhye Richardson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 6:11 PMBiggest pay cuts in IPL history: Where Rishabh Pant's ₹12 crore salary drop ranks after LSG-DC trade
Discover the biggest pay cuts in IPL history and see where Rishabh Pant's massive ₹12 crore salary reduction after the LSG to DC trade ranks on the all-time list.
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