Rishabh Pant to lose INR 12 crore in stunning pay cut as DC-LSG trade involving Kuldeep Yadav nears completion: Report
The keeper-batter would return to Delhi Capitals for INR 15 crore, while Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow Super Giants in the first trade ahead of IPL 2027.
- On Friday, June 19, 2026, Lucknow Super Giants are set to release Rishabh Pant to his former franchise Delhi Capitals, with star spinner Kuldeep Yadav moving to LSG in return.
- Team director Tom Moody suggested the franchise was looking to "reset" its leadership after LSG finished last in 2026 following struggles in 2024 and 2025.
- Pant will receive INR 15 crore at the 2025 mega auction, down from the INR 27 crore LSG paid in 2025, while Kuldeep departs DC with 72 wickets in 65 games.
- Delhi Capitals plans to name Yuvraj Singh as batting coach, though both franchises must await BCCI ratification before the trade becomes official.
- If finalized, Pant's return to Delhi Capitals mirrors Hardik Pandya's move to Mumbai Indians, marking the first major trade ahead of the 2027 IPL season.
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There is growing speculation about a trade between Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav for IPL 2027. Pant could be bought by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹15 crore, while Kuldeep Yadav could be bought by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for ₹13.25 crore.
Rishabh Pant could return to Delhi Capitals, LSG want INR 13.25 crore star for IPL 2027
Rishabh Pant is all set to make a dramatic return to Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The franchise has reportedly struck a trade deal with Lucknow Super Giants, which will see the keeper-batter return to Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he spent eight seasons. Now, even though the deal hasn’t been officially confirmed by either franchise, internal movement indicates that both sides are working towards finalising the agreement ahead of th…
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