Rishabh Pant has performed brilliantly on many occasions for Delhi Capitals. He has been with Delhi Capitals since IPL 2016 till now. But Delhi Capitals released Pant just before the IPL 2025 mega auction. Former Team India player Sunil Gavaskar reacted to Pant’s retention. He said that Rishabh Pant was probably released due to salary. But Pant has given some more information on this.
Sunil Gavaskar reacted to Pant’s release. He said on Star Sports, “The auction works in a very different way. We cannot say anything about this in advance. But Delhi Capitals will need Rishabh Pant. When a player is retained, there is also a talk between him and the franchise regarding the salary. I think there must have been some differences on this issue. ”
Rishabh Pant reacted after Sunil Gavaskar’s statement. He completely rejected the issue of fees or salary. Pant wrote on X, ‘The reason for me not being retained is not money. I can say this with confidence.’
Let us tell you that Rishabh Pant has played 111 matches in IPL so far. He has scored 3284 runs during this period. Pant has scored one century and 18 half-centuries in this tournament. Rishabh Pant’s best IPL score has been 128 runs. Pant will now be in the mega auction. His base price is Rs 2 crore. Along with Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will also have an eye on Pant. CSK will also want to buy him.
