Rishabh Pant has stepped down from the captaincy of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after the franchise’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. The wicketkeeper-batsman is also exploring potential trade options ahead of the next season, with several teams believed to be interested in acquiring one of India’s biggest T20 stars.
Lucknow Super Giants Remained at the bottom of the points table during IPL 2026. Under Pant, the franchise managed only four wins out of 14 league matches. LSG had invested ₹27 crore to sign him ahead of the 2025 season, making him one of the most expensive players in the history of the tournament.
Rishabh Pant wants to go to Delhi Capitals before IPL 2027
RevSportz’s Rohit Juglan shared information about it Rishabh Pantclaiming that several franchises are exploring potential trades. Juglan said that Pant is keen to return to Delhi Capitals (DC), although other teams have also shown interest and are actively discussing.
Rohit Juglan posted on
He wants to go to Delhi. Discussions and meetings are continuing. But he has also received calls from Kolkata. There is another team also, where talks are going on to meet the owner – this is a big team pic.twitter.com/Xi4OS9mBOm
– Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) May 30, 2026
There is speculation regarding trade after Pant left the captaincy of Lucknow Super Giants. He led the franchise in 28 matches over two seasons, winning 10 and losing 18, with a winning percentage of 35.71. During IPL 2025, he scored 269 runs at an average of 24.45.
In IPL 2026, the left-handed batsman scored 312 runs in 13 innings at an average of 28.36 and a strike rate of 138.05. He managed to score only one half-century during the season and Lucknow Super Giants finished bottom. Mark sheet.
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Delhi Capitals may reunite with Rishabh Pant ahead of IPL 2027
Rohit Juglan also made this claim Kolkata Knight Riders Rishabh Pant has been contacted regarding a possible move. KKR have started preliminary discussions as they explore possible changes to the squad ahead of the next IPL season.
There also seems to be a strong possibility of a comeback for Delhi Capitals. JSW Group will take over full control of the cricket operations of the franchise for the next two seasons, potentially paving the way for Pant’s return. The wicketkeeper-batsman has previously shared a strong relationship with DC co-owner Parth Jindal.
If the move goes ahead, Delhi Capitals are reportedly interested in bringing Pant back as captain. He led the franchise in 43 matches between 2021 and 2024, winning 23 games and leading the team to the top of the table during his first season as captain.
Delhi Capitals remains Rishabh Pant’s most successful IPL franchise
Rishabh Pant has got the most success Delhi Capitals In IPL. The wicketkeeper-batsman spent eight seasons with the team between 2016 and 2024 and established himself as one of the most dangerous batsmen in the league.
Pant scored 3,284 runs in 111 matches for Delhi Capitals at an average of 35.00 and an excellent strike rate of 148.93. He is still the leading run-scorer for the Delhi-based franchise in the IPL.
Pant has 18 half-centuries and one century in his name. His best performance came against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018, when he scored an unbeaten 128 off just 63 balls. This innings is the highest score of his IPL career and one of the best innings in the history of Delhi Capitals.
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