India, June 20 -- The decks are all but cleared for Rishabh Pant's homecoming at the Delhi Capitals. The wicketkeeper-batter, who spent two seasons at the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), is all but certain to play for the Delhi franchise from the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. A blockbuster trade is in the offing with Pant joining Delhi and Kuldeep Yadav going to the Lucknow Super Giants. It has been reliably learnt that the deal is almost done, and the official paperwork is with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

As Pant gears up to once again play for the Delhi franchise, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has been urged to leave the franchise and head into the auction pool. Former India and Karnataka pacer Dodda Ga...