With the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League still away, there have been some massive reports about major players in the tournament possibly moving teams. One of the headliners of this rumour mill is Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant, who is slated to join the Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025.
With no official confirmation, let’s look at why Rishabh Pant could leave the Delhi Capitals before IPL 2025.
3 Reasons why Rishabh Pant will leave Delhi Capitals
Ricky Ponting’s exit
One of the biggest factors leading Rishabh Pant’s could be the exit of former Australian World Cup-winning captain and DC head coach Ricky Ponting from the Capitals franchise. After Ponting’s exit made things awkward, DC’s Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly, called the Aussie to halt the franchise’s progress. The animosity caused by these comments and Pant’s incredible relationship with Ponting could be a reason behind the Indian wicketkeeper’s departure from the franchise.
Poor Management
Despite developing some great young players and even making deep runs in the playoffs, the Delhi Capitals haven’t made a massive impact on the league over the recent past. Poised for progress, the Capitals couldn’t rebuild the squad after the 2021 season and have failed to make playoffs since. Through these seasons, barring the 2023 season which he missed after his accident, Rishabh Pant has been a standout performer for Delhi and hence, the Indian wicketkeeper could leave the Capitals to ensure his efforts don’t go in vain due to mistakes of the management.
Heir to MS Dhoni
With the Chennai Super Kings emerging as a possible destination for Rishabh Pant, the five-time champions could be the perfect place for the 2024 T20 World Cup winner. Pant has openly declared MS Dhoni as his inspiration and a mentor in his illustrious yet young career. Hence, the Roorke-born superstar could be the perfect replacement for MSD, who is certainly on the last legs of his career and leave the Delhi Capitals.