Rishabh Pant is reportedly returning to his former IPL team, Delhi Capitals, after two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants. This potential trade also involves Kuldeep Yadav moving to LSG. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul, who has performed well for DC, to enter the auction if Pant's move is finalized.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly set to return to Delhi Capitals, his former IPL franchise, in a blockbuster trade that would send Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul to enter the auction if the move for Pant materializes.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is backing Kuldeep Yadav to regain his rhythm. The 31-year-old spinner, with 194 ODI wickets, is crucial for India's middle-over strategy, especially with the 2027 World Cup approaching.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav is reportedly set to join Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2027, while Rishabh Pant is likely to return to Delhi Capitals. Pant stepped down as LSG captain after two disappointing seasons.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav is reportedly moving to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2027, while Rishabh Pant is likely to return to Delhi Capitals. Pant, the league's most expensive player, had a disappointing tenure with LSG.
India's top-order batters, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, trained intensely in Lucknow ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan. Coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit's experience, while Gill showed impressive form. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Harsh Dubey also practiced.
Kuldeep Yadav faces an uncertain future in Test cricket as new spinners like Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar gain prominence, while his own bowling and batting form have been inconsistent.
Manav Suthar shares the emotional moment of his maiden India call-up for the Test against Afghanistan, his journey from street cricket to debut, and inspirations from Yuvraj Singh and R Ashwin.
Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
With Ravindra Jadeja out, India's one-off Test vs Afghanistan highlights emerging talent. Ravichandran Ashwin is eager to watch all-rounder Harsh Dubey, who has impressed in domestic and IPL cricket. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead the spin attack.
Delhi Capitals concluded their IPL 2026 season with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. KL Rahul scored 60 and Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets to seal the victory in a dead-rubber match.
Mohammad Kaif criticizes Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel for publicly blaming teammate Kuldeep Yadav for struggles in IPL 2026, advocating for internal team dynamics over public criticism.
Mohammad Kaif criticizes Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel for publicly blaming teammate Kuldeep Yadav for struggles in IPL 2026, advocating for internal team dynamics over public criticism.
Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders clash featuring three top Indian T20 spinners. Varun Chakravarthy is finding form after injury. Kuldeep Yadav struggles this IPL season. Axar Patel leads Delhi in wickets but faces captaincy scrutiny. The match highlights the spinners' recent journeys.
Delhi Capitals’s home struggles continued as they managed only 155/7 against Chennai Super Kings, who chased the target comfortably thanks to Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87. CSK’s disciplined bowling, led by Akeal Hosein, exposed DC’s batting issues again. Poor performances from KL Rahul, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav pushed Delhi closer to elimination.
Delhi Capitals suffered their worst IPL 2026 defeat, conceding 242 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad, largely due to Abhishek Sharma's unbeaten 135. Former captain Aaron Finch and Ravichandran Ashwin slammed Delhi's bowling strategy, particularly Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav bowling only two overs each, while part-time Nitish Rana completed his quota. This tactical decision drew significant criticism.
