Rishabh Pant Set for IPL 2025 Auction as Delhi Capitals Move On

Rishabh Pant, the star wicketkeeper-batter, will enter the IPL 2025 mega auction as talks with Delhi Capitals fell through. Having retained key players like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, DC focus on building with Rs 73 crore in the auction. Pant's future is a hot topic in cricket.

In a significant development for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will participate in the mega auction after discussions with Delhi Capitals ended without a retention agreement. ESPNcricinfo has reported that prolonged negotiations between the franchise and Pant failed, marking a new turn in his career.

Delhi Capitals have decided to retain the services of Indian spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, along with South African batter Tristan Stubbs and uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel. With Rs 73 crore at their disposal, DC plans to strategically build their squad heading into the auction, aiming for stronger playoff contention.

Pant's potential departure has been a focal point of attention, with the player himself fueling speculation through his social media queries. Since joining the Delhi franchise in 2016, Pant has evolved as a pivotal player, leading the team in recent years. Meanwhile, key players like Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs made their mark in IPL 2024, contributing significantly in both batting and bowling departments. In a separate move, former players Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao have joined the Delhi Capitals' coaching staff, while Sourav Ganguly steps up as Director of Cricket at JSW Sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)