Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals in IPL trade for Kuldeep

Delhi Capitals have brought back their former captain Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, with left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moving in the opposite direction. It is one of only two trades completed since the 2026 season ended, and Delhi Capitals were involved in both, Tribune India reports.

The Natarajan trade

In the other deal, Delhi Capitals sent fast bowler T Natarajan to Sunrisers Hyderabad in exchange for leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari.

How the trade window works

Under IPL rules, the trading window stays open until a week before the auction and reopens after the auction, so further moves between franchises remain possible. The deals come ahead of IPL 2027.

Last seen in Indian Premier League 2026

Delhi Capitals ended their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on 24 May, having made 203/5 while Kolkata Knight Riders were dismissed for 163.

Lucknow Super Giants’ last match of that season was a seven-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings on 23 May, after they had made 196/6. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished with a 47-run loss to Rajasthan Royals on 27 May, when they were bowled out for 196.