Delhi Capitals (DC) has been at the forefront of the Indian Premier League (IPL) trade window ahead of the 2027 season. With new head coach Sourav Ganguly at the helm, DC have wrapped up deals that have seen star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant rejoin the team, as well as leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari sign. In exchange for the Pant deal, India spinner Kuldeep Yadav went to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). For the Ansari swap, veteran seamer T Natarajan went back to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
LSG were beneficiaries in that deal,” said Chopra, in a video on his official X account. “I ask this question Delhi, ‘Are you better off? How many spinners like Kuldeep Yadav are there in the country? It is almost impossible to replace Kuldeep. Did you need Rishabh Pant? He is a good player, but do you need him? Do you have a place in the middle order? Delhi Capitals have failed to qualify for the playoffs in each of the last five seasons, and have been active in recent months to fix their squad. Ganguly has joined as head coach, while legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is now the batting coach of the franchise.
