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Rishabh Pant: news, facts and key points

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Faf du Plessis Predicts New IPL 2027 Captains for LSG, KKR and MI

Faf du Plessis has predicted possible captaincy changes at Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027.
Du Plessis named Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh as possible LSG captains after Rishabh Pant moved back to Delhi Capitals.
Rinku Singh and Hardik Pandya, if traded to KKR, were suggested as possible successors for Kolkata.
Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were du Plessis’ two potential choices to lead Mumbai Indians.
The four-player trade between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad saw Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards move to CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis joined SRH.

Bumrah and Jadeja Set for India A Red-Ball Tune-Up Before New Zealand Tests

Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been added to India A’s squad for the third and final four-day match against New Zealand A in Lincoln, starting November 7.
The match is a red-ball preparation opportunity ahead of India’s two-Test series against New Zealand, with the first Test scheduled in Wellington from November 19.
Bumrah has not played a Test or first-class match since the home series against South Africa in November 2025 and was kept out of the ongoing ODI series for workload management.
Jadeja joined the tour after playing two Ranji Trophy matches for Saurashtra, taking seven wickets and scoring a century.
Rishabh Pant is set to miss the Lincoln fixture while recovering from a side strain at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

IPL 2027 Trade Tracker: Eight Player Moves Confirmed Across Three Deals

Eight player movements have been confirmed across three IPL 2027 trade deals as of November 6, 2026.
Rishabh Pant moved from Lucknow Super Giants to Delhi Capitals, while Kuldeep Yadav went from Delhi to Lucknow in June.
T. Natarajan moved from Delhi Capitals to Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Zeeshan Ansari moving in the opposite direction in October.
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad completed a four-player trade on November 5, with Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards joining CSK.
Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis moved from CSK to SRH in the same deal.

Did you know? Facts about Rishabh Pant

Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles between 2013 and 2020. Read the story →
Rinku Singh captained Meerut Mavericks to the UPT20 title in 2024 and led them to a runners-up finish in 2025. Read the story →
Rinku has also held leadership responsibilities with Uttar Pradesh in List A cricket. Read the story →
Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the 2026 IPL season after winning four of their 14 league matches. Read the story →
Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders both missed the playoffs in the last two IPL seasons, according to the report. Read the story →
Bumrah’s last first-class appearance was during India’s home Test series against South Africa in November 2025. Read the story →
Jadeja’s two Ranji Trophy appearances for Saurashtra before joining the tour brought him seven wickets and a hundred. Read the story →
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 155 in the second India A match at Hagley Oval. Read the story →
India A were bowled out for 113 in the first innings of the series opener before scoring 516 in their second innings. Read the story →
Rishabh Pant’s move back to Delhi came at a revised fee of ₹15 crore after Lucknow had signed him for ₹27 crore at the 2025 mega auction. Read the story →
Kuldeep Yadav’s move to Lucknow was at his existing fee of ₹13.50 crore. Read the story →
T. Natarajan’s return to SRH was set at a revised fee of ₹5 crore, while Zeeshan Ansari moved to Delhi at his existing fee of ₹40 lakh. Read the story →

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Faf du Plessis Predicts New IPL 2027 Captains for LSG, KKR and MI

Former RCB captain Faf du Plessis believes Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians could appoint new leaders for IPL 2027. He named Aiden Markram or Mitchell Marsh for LSG, Rinku Singh or a possible Hardik Pandya arrival for KKR, and Rohit Sharma or Jasprit Bumrah for MI.

Bumrah and Jadeja Set for India A Red-Ball Tune-Up Before New Zealand Tests

Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are set to feature in India A’s final four-day match against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7, as India sharpen their preparations for the two-Test series. Rishabh Pant is set to miss the fixture while recovering from a side strain.

IPL 2027 Trade Tracker: Eight Player Moves Confirmed Across Three Deals

The IPL 2027 trade window has seen eight player movements across three confirmed deals, with Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan, Zeeshan Ansari, Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards, Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis changing franchises.

India A Begin New Zealand Tour as Rahul and Jaiswal Lead Red-Ball Preparation Without Pant

India A open their three-match four-day series against New Zealand A in Lincoln on October 24. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal headline the batting group, while Rishabh Pant remains unavailable for the first two games with a side strain.

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Bumrah Returns as Pant and Prasidh Krishna Make India’s New Zealand Test Squad

India have named Jasprit Bumrah in their Test squad for the two-match New Zealand series, while Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna are included subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.

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