Pant, who was bought by LSG at the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025 for a record fee of Rs 27 crore, will return to DC for Rs 15 crore. Kuldeep, meanwhile, will move to LSG for his existing fee of Rs 13.5 crore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Following the trade, he will rejoin DC at a revised fee of INR 15 crore. Kuldeep joins LSG after a highly successful spell with Delhi Capitals lasting five seasons,\" the IPL said in a statement. \"One of India's premier white-ball bowlers, Kuldeep will join LSG at his existing fee of Rs 13.50 crore,\" it added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pant had spent nine seasons between 2016 and 2024 with DC, making 111 appearances, the most by any player for DC. One of the franchise's defining faces for nearly a decade, he also captained the side in 43 matches across four seasons from 2021 to 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, Kuldeep, who spent five seasons at DC, has claimed 72 wickets in 65 matches and established himself as one of the most effective wicket-taking bowlers in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pant had spent nine seasons between 2016 and 2024 with DC, making 111 appearances, the most by any player for DC. One of the franchise's defining faces for nearly a decade, he also captained the side in 43 matches across four seasons from 2021 to 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
IANS had reported on Friday about the high-profile trade, where Pant was approached by two franchises- DC, the first IPL team he played for nine seasons, and three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), for the 2027 season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n