Rishabh Pant Returns, T Natarajan Exits as Delhi Capitals Reshape IPL Squad

Delhi Capitals' sweeping overhaul ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season has not been confined to the coaching box, with the franchise also active in the player trade market in recent months.

Natarajan heads back to Sunrisers Hyderabad

In a recent swap, pacer T Natarajan has moved back to Sunrisers Hyderabad from Delhi, with spinner Zeeshan Ansari heading in the opposite direction. Natarajan, who was acquired by Delhi for Rs 10.75 crore at the 2025 auction, moved to SRH at a revised fee of Rs 5 crore, while Ansari joined the Capitals at his existing fee of Rs 40 lakh.

Pant's return headlines earlier trade

In another major trade announced months ago, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant returned to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav moved to Lucknow. Pant, who spent nine seasons with Delhi from 2016 to 2024, took a pay cut from his Rs 27 crore auction price at LSG to Rs 15 crore for his return to the franchise.

Backroom rebuild continues

The player movement forms part of a broader reshaping at Delhi Capitals, who have been reworking their staff and squad under head coach Sourav Ganguly. The franchise has also confirmed former Sri Lanka all-rounder Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach, while former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was brought in as assistant and batting coach earlier this week.