IPL 2025: India's star wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been speculated for a long time that he can join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. Pant has been a part of Delhi Capitals (DC) for a long time. He is also the captain of the franchise.And then there's a big update. Rishabh Pant will not be released by Delhi Capitals. He will be at the top of the retention list before the mega auction.
Rishabh Pant to be retained by Delhi Capitals
According to a Cricbuzz report, Pant has been retained by Delhi Capitals, putting an end to the speculation about Rishabh's release. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to announce the retention of players. However, Delhi Capitals sources said that Rishabh Pant will be at the top of the retention list of Delhi Capitals. The decision was taken after a recent meeting between Rishabh Pant and Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal in Mumbai
Will Rishabh Pant's salary increase in IPL?
Rishabh Pant's base price in the IPL is Rs 16 crore. This number is likely to increase. He has been playing for the Delhi Daredevils since IPL 2019. He made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils. Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of IPL 2023 due to a car accident. After this, he made a strong comeback in IPL 2024 and his team finished sixth in the points table. Pant has made a good impression since his return to competitive cricket. He is doing well behind the stumps as well as with the bat.
Who will Delhi Capitals retain?
According to a report in Cricbuzz, Delhi can retain all-rounder Axar Patel and spinner Kuldeep Yadav if the BCCI allows the retention of more than five players. Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk and South Africa's Tristan Stubbs are also expected to be retained as overseas players. Apart from this, if the rule of retaining uncapped players is there, then Delhi can also go with 21-year-old wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel.
