High Profile IPL Deal Sees Rishabh Pant Traded To Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep Yadav Joins Lucknow Super Giants

In one of the most high-profile IPL trades, Rishabh Pant has made a sensational return to Delhi Capitals, while Kuldeep Yadav will be seen featuring for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Pant has taken a massive cut after being acquired by LSG for INR 27 crore, while Kuldeep's salary will remain the same, INR 13.5 crore.

Pant captained LSG for two seasons and failed to guide the IPL side to the playoffs. He emerged as the most expensive Indian player but has failed to justify his price tag so far. An official statement from the IPL confirmed the DC-LSG trade deal.

“Former Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant is set for a return to Delhi Capitals (DC), while Kuldeep Yadav will join Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), following one of the most significant player trades in recent IPL history.”

Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav Used To Be A Core Part Of DC

Both Delhi and Lucknow didn't qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs, and the coveted IPL title has eluded them for years. Pant was with DC for a prolonged nine years, featuring more than 100 times for them. He also led the side in four IPL seasons, from 2021 to 2024.

After spending six seasons with KKR, Kuldeep joined DC in 2022 and became an instant hit. His most productive campaign happened to be in that year when he claimed 22 wickets. His tally of 15 wickets prompted DC to retain him for IPL 2026, but he didn't have the same impact this season.

He returned with 10 wickets for DC and will now appear for LSG in IPL 2027.

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