IPL Mega Trade: Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep Yadav bought by Lucknow Super Giants

Game Desk: Before the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a very shocking and big news has come out for the cricket fans. A huge trade has taken place between two big Indian stars of the league—Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav. Under this strategic reshuffle, Rishabh Pant will once again be seen in the jersey of his old franchise Delhi Capitals (DC), while magical spinner Kuldeep Yadav will now spread the magic of spin for the city of nawabs, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Before the upcoming season of IPL, a big trade has happened between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. Rishabh Pant has again become a part of Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore, while Kuldeep Yadav has been included in their team by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 13.5 crore. pic.twitter.com/FTyHTxWfu8

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Rishabh Pant’s ‘homecoming’ at a huge price of Rs 15 crores
There was speculation for a long time about former Delhi Capitals captain and brilliant wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Now it has become clear that Rishabh Pant has again joined Delhi Capitals for a hefty sum of Rs 15 crore. This is an emotional and great news for the fans of Delhi, because Pant has always been considered the face of Delhi Capitals. With his return, Delhi’s middle order and captaincy options have become very strong.

Kuldeep Yadav becomes part of Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 13.5 crore
The second biggest attraction of this trade was India’s main wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Lucknow Super Giants have opened the treasury to make their spin bowling world class. Kuldeep Yadav has been included in their team by Lucknow franchise for a huge amount of Rs 13.5 crore. Kuldeep Yadav’s experience on the turning pitches of Ekana Stadium and his wicket-taking ability can prove to be the ‘X-factor’ for Lucknow Super Giants.

The most masterstroke move of the trade window
This blockbuster trade has completely changed the purse and strategy of both the teams. While Delhi has got an explosive match-winning batsman and wicketkeeper, Lucknow has got one of the best spinners in the country to curb the run rate and take wickets in the middle overs. After this big change, both the teams are now eyeing other strategies for the upcoming mini or mega auction.

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