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IPL 2027 Trade: A major shake-up has taken place in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the biggest player trades in IPL history has occurred between Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav. Following this mega-deal, Rishabh Pant has returned to the Delhi Capitals (DC), while Kuldeep Yadav has become part of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav Salary Details
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The financial figures and salary details for this mega-trade are as follows:
- Rishabh Pant Price: Pant has returned to the Delhi Capitals at a salary of approximately ₹15 crore. Prior to this, Lucknow had acquired him for ₹27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
- Kuldeep Yadav Price: Kuldeep Yadav has joined the Lucknow Super Giants squad with his existing contract worth ₹13.5 crore.
Yuvraj Singh Joins Delhi Capitals Coaching Staff
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There have been significant changes at Delhi Capitals, not just among the players but also within the management:
- Alongside Rishabh Pant's return, former Indian legend Yuvraj Singh is joining the Delhi Capitals coaching staff.
- Yuvraj Singh's arrival will provide immense support to the young players at Delhi Capitals.
Rishabh Pant IPL Stats with Delhi Capitals
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Rishabh Pant has a long-standing and highly successful record with the Delhi franchise
- 9 Seasons of Experience: Pant played nine consecutive IPL seasons for Delhi from 2016 to 2024.
- Most-Capped Player: He holds the record for the most appearances for Delhi Capitals, having played 111 matches.
- DC Captaincy: Pant also captained Delhi in a total of 43 matches between 2021 and 2024.
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Rishabh Pant Runs in IPL 2026 Season
The previous season was quite challenging for Pant while playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- IPL 2026 Stats: Pant scored only 312 runs across 14 matches.
- Poor Captaincy Record: Under his captaincy, the Lucknow team finished at the bottom of the points table, following which he stepped down as captain.
Kuldeep Yadav Wickets and Economy in IPL 2026
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Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav's previous season was a mixed bag, marked by ups and downs:
- IPL 2026 Bowling Stats: Kuldeep took 10 wickets in 11 matches at an expensive economy rate of 10.66.
- Technical Issues: Midway through the season, technical flaws crept into his bowling action, disrupting his rhythm.
- Impressive Comeback: He regained his form in the tournament's final match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by taking 3 wickets for 29 runs.
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