Rishabh Pant could be on his way back to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027 if recent reports are to be believed. Several media outlets have reported that Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are discussing a trade deal that may see Pant return to the franchise where he spent most of his IPL career.

While neither franchise has made an official announcement, the reports have quickly become one of the biggest talking points ahead of the next IPL season.

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Rishabh Pant Could Rejoin Delhi Capitals

Pant spent several seasons with Delhi Capitals and established himself as one of the franchise's most important players before making the switch to Lucknow Super Giants.

However, Lucknow endured a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign and finished near the bottom of the points table. Following the season, reports suggested that Pant stepped down from the captaincy, leading to speculation about his future with the franchise.

According to recent reports, Delhi Capitals are now exploring a move to bring the Indian star back to the team ahead of the next season.A return to Delhi would reunite Pant with the franchise where he developed into one of India's leading white-ball cricketers and captains.

Kuldeep Yadav Could Move to Lucknow

The reported trade discussions are also said to involve Kuldeep Yadav. The left-arm wrist spinner has been one of Delhi Capitals' most reliable performers in recent years and remains a key part of India's white-ball setup.

Reports claim Lucknow Super Giants could receive Kuldeep as part of the proposed deal, although the exact structure of the trade has not been disclosed. If the move goes through, Lucknow would strengthen their spin department with one of the most experienced bowlers in the IPL.

Reports Suggest Salary Cut for Pant

Another major talking point surrounding the reported deal is Pant's salary. According to reports, the 28-year-old could earn around ₹15 crore if he rejoins Delhi Capitals. That figure would be significantly lower than the ₹27 crore contract he received from Lucknow Super Giants at the mega auction. However, the financial details of the deal remain unconfirmed, and neither franchise has commented on the reports.

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No Official Announcement Yet

Despite widespread speculation, neither Delhi Capitals nor Lucknow Super Giants have released an official statement regarding the reported trade. For now, the move remains a topic of discussion based on media reports. If the deal is finalized, it would easily rank among the biggest player trades in IPL history and could reshape the plans of both franchises ahead of IPL 2027.

Fans will now wait to see whether the reported talks lead to an official announcement in the coming weeks.