Rishabh Pant Returns to Delhi Capitals as Kuldeep Yadav Joins LSG in One of IPL's Biggest Trades

In a high-profile IPL trade, Rishabh Pant has rejoined Delhi Capitals on a salary of ₹15 crore, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow Super Giants on his existing ₹13.50 crore contract.

A blockbuster trade deal has sent shockwaves through the IPL world ahead of the upcoming season. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to pull on the Delhi Capitals jersey once again, while left-arm chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav heads in the opposite direction to join Lucknow Super Giants. This swap is widely regarded as one of the most significant and talked-about trades in recent IPL history.

A Deep Bond With Delhi
Rishabh Pant's connection with Delhi Capitals runs long and deep. He represented the franchise from 2016 to 2024, consistently standing out as one of its most recognisable faces throughout that period. He racked up 111 appearances for Delhi Capitals, a record for any individual player in the team's history. Between 2021 and 2024, he also led the side as captain across 43 matches spread over four seasons.

The narrative shifted sharply at the IPL 2025 mega auction, when Lucknow Super Giants splashed a record ₹27 crore to bring Pant to their camp, the highest bid ever recorded in IPL history. However, his time at LSG proved deeply frustrating. Under his captaincy, the team finished seventh in IPL 2025, and the following season was grimmer still, with LSG finishing at the very bottom of the table in IPL 2026. Pant struggled both with the bat and in his role as captain, unable to contribute consistent runs or steer the team to victories. With this trade now finalised, he returns to Delhi Capitals, where his new salary is set at ₹15 crore.

Kuldeep Yadav Starts a New Chapter at LSG
The other side of this deal sees Kuldeep Yadav bring his successful stint at Delhi Capitals to a close. The left-arm chinaman spinner joined Delhi in 2022 and over five seasons became the cornerstone of their bowling attack. In 65 matches for the franchise, he claimed 72 wickets, regularly turning the tide of games with sharp, attacking spells. Regarded as one of India's most dependable spinners in limited-overs cricket, Kuldeep will now represent Lucknow Super Giants, joining them on his existing contract worth ₹13.50 crore.

What this means for you
• For cricket fans: Delhi Capitals supporters can look forward to watching Rishabh Pant in their colours again next season, while LSG fans gain the threat of Kuldeep Yadav's sharp chinaman bowling.
• For fantasy cricket players: Both players have switched franchises following this trade, so fantasy league squads will need to be updated before the next season kicks off.

Questions & Answers

1. How much did Lucknow Super Giants pay for Rishabh Pant at the IPL 2025 mega auction?
Lucknow Super Giants bought Rishabh Pant for a record ₹27 crore, the highest bid ever placed in IPL history.

2. What will Rishabh Pant's salary be after returning to Delhi Capitals?
Following this trade, Rishabh Pant's new salary at Delhi Capitals will be ₹15 crore.

3. How many matches did Rishabh Pant play for Delhi Capitals, and how many times did he captain the side?
Pant played 111 matches for Delhi Capitals and captained the team in 43 matches between 2021 and 2024.

4. How many wickets did Kuldeep Yadav take for Delhi Capitals?
Kuldeep Yadav took 72 wickets in 65 matches for Delhi Capitals.

5. What is Kuldeep Yadav's contract value as he joins Lucknow Super Giants?
Kuldeep Yadav will join Lucknow Super Giants on his existing contract worth ₹13.50 crore.

6. How did LSG perform in IPL 2025 and IPL 2026?
Under Pant's captaincy, LSG finished seventh in IPL 2025, and in IPL 2026 the team ended up at the very bottom of the table.

7. When did Kuldeep Yadav join Delhi Capitals and how many seasons did he play?
Kuldeep Yadav joined Delhi Capitals in 2022 and went on to play five seasons for the franchise.

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