Harsha Bhogle Predicts Rishabh Pant And Kuldeep Yadav's Future For IPL, Says Both Will Find Happier Times

A massive development could take place in the Indian Premier League, with famous Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. He is anticipated to return to the Delhi Capitals franchise. The speculation intensified after well-known commentator Harsha Bhogle reacted to this. This is important as this also denotes Pant's detachment from Lucknow Super Giants as Kuldeep Yadav is already gathering the pace there.

Rishabh has not yet made an official announcement regarding that. According to multiple source reports, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants have made an amendment that Pant is heading back to the franchise Delhi Capitals, where he built his reputation as one of India's most sensational cricket talents. In exchange, premier spinner Kuldeep Yadav is expected to join the Lucknow Super Giants.

In IPL 2025 Pant scored a total of 269 runs in 13 matches and made one century (118) against RCB. It was considered a really disappointing season as he was sold at a really high amount of ₹27 crore along with the captaincy responsibilities. On the other hand, Kuldeep played 14 matches and remained one of DC's key wicket-taking spinners. He contributed consistently in the middle overs and enlisted himself among DC's most reliable bowlers.

In 2026, Kuldeep continued to be a star spinner for DC. took wickets regularly and maintained his former season's reputation. After IPL 2026, he has reached the milestone of taking 112 wickets in 110 IPL matches. And Pant scored 312 runs in 13 innings for Lucknow Super Giants. And his highest score was 68. Though this is better than last season. It is still below expectation. Later he decided to step down as a captain.

Sportscapeobserves this exchange player program as a remarkable shift in the domain of franchise cricket. Fans of both franchises are eagerly waiting for the next season as DC is getting their star batter back and LSG is accommodating a new talent.