New Delhi, June 19 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are reportedly set to release skipper Rishabh Pant, with a possible move back to his former team, Delhi Capitals, while potentially acquiring spinner Kuldeep Yadav in exchange, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Lucknow Super Giants are set to release Pant, who is expected to return to his former franchise, Delhi Capitals, in a trade worth Rs 15 crore (approx. US$1.5 million), after being bought by LSG for a record Rs 27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.

The two franchises are currently completing formalities of the deal and will require approval from the BCCI for final ratification.

Pant's move makes him the second high-profile player after Ravindra Jadeja to take a significant pay cut as part of...