Former India fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul that he should look for a move out of Delhi Capitals (DC) if Rishabh Pant completes his reported return to the franchise before IPL 2027. Ganesh believes that Rahul should look for a team where he can play a leading role rather than facing uncertainty over his position.
According to latest reports Delhi Capitals are working on a big trade involving Pant As they are planning for the IPL 2027 season. The move has generated a lot of interest, leading to hopes of Pant’s possible return to the franchise. Amidst these developments, Rahul’s future has also become a big topic of discussion.
Dodda Ganesh urges KL Rahul to leave Delhi Capitals if Rishabh Pant returns
Dodda Ganesh shares his views on the alleged Rishabh Pant trade and its impact on Delhi Capitals. Ganesh said that if Pant returns to the team then KL Rahul should leave the franchise and enter the auction.
“If Pant comes back then KL Rahul should ask for release and go to the auction,” Ganesh wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
If Pant comes back then KL Rahul should ask for release and go to the auction. https://t.co/oVyk9Q9mFQ
— Dodda Ganesh दोद्दा गानेश (@doddaganesha) June 19, 2026
KL Rahul enjoyed a great IPL 2026 season with Delhi Capitals. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 593 runs in 14 league matches at a strike rate of 174.41. His best performance came against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he scored 152 not out.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant faces a tough campaign with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He scored 312 runs during the season after joining the franchise for Rs 27 crore in the auction. Pant later stepped down from the captaincy after LSG finished bottom of the points table.
Rishabh Pant ready for Delhi Capitals reunion, Kuldeep Yadav leaves for LSG
Axar Patel captained Delhi Capitals in the 2025 and 2026 IPL seasons. However, the franchise failed to reach the playoffs in both campaigns. Delhi finished sixth on the points table in IPL 2026, extending their wait to reach the playoffs under Axar’s leadership.
According to reports, Kuldeep Yadav will move to Lucknow Supergiants, while Rishabh Pant will join the Capitals. Kuldeep joined Delhi Capitals in 2022, but faced difficulties in the IPL 2026 season and ultimately lost his place in the playing eleven.
Rishabh Pant spent nine seasons with Delhi Capitals between 2016 and 2024 and played 111 matches for the franchise. He also captained the team in 43 matches across three seasons before Delhi released him ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Delhi Capitals plan major coaching changes with Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh
Delhi Capitals is also making major changes in its coaching staff. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is expected to return to the franchise as head of cricket operations under the JSW management group.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is also set to join the coaching staff of the franchise. The two-time World Cup winner teamed up with Rishabh Pant ahead of the start of the 2026 domestic season and is expected to play a key role in Delhi’s new setup.
Meanwhile, current head coach Hemang Badani is unlikely to continue in his role after two seasons in charge. These changes are part of Delhi Capitals’ broader plan to rebuild the team and create a new strategy ahead of the IPL 2027 auction and season.
