IPL 2025: 3 teams that can target Rishabh Pant if he leaves Delhi Capitals

Rishabh Pant has been one of the integral players of Delhi Capitals. Having been a part of the Delhi-based franchise since 2016, the 26-year-old has ticked the boxes in batting and wicketkeeping respectively. After Shreyas Iyer parted ways with the franchise, Rishabh Pant took the captaincy responsibility and steered the franchise to the playoffs in the IPL 2021 season.

However, DC’s collective rhythm took a big hit, which saw them missing out on the playoffs in the last two seasons. Recently, Ricky Ponting stepped down as the head coach and parts ways with the franchise. Following that, speculations were rife that even Rishabh Pant is going to quit the franchise to join Chennai Super Kings, although nothing such has been officially confirmed yet.

In this article, we will now go through the names of the three teams that will enter the race for Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025 auction in case the latter leaves Delhi Capitals.

1. Chennai Super Kings

With MS Dhoni’s future at CSK remains uncertain, the five-time IPL champions will do their maximum best to secure the services of Rishabh Pant, which could be a strategic move for the franchise. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of the franchise, he might need the help of Pant’s leadership experience in certain moments.

There is also a distinct possibility that Dhoni might as well be transitioned into a mentor or coaching role. As a result, it makes Rishabh Pant an ideal candidate to fill the massive void in case MS Dhoni retires from the IPL. CSK would be aiming for someone like Rishabh Pant, who is seen as a long-term replacement of MS Dhoni.

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