IPL 2025 / Pant's revelations created a ruckus, finally he broke his silence on separation from DC

IPL 2025: The mega auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is going to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 24 and 25 November this month. Many star players will be in focus in this auction, but Rishabh Pant is being discussed the most. Recently, Delhi Capitals released its retention list, which did not include Pant's name. This decision not only surprised cricket fans but also created a wave of resentment on social media.

Rishabh Pant and Delhi Capitals: Eight-year journey over?

Rishabh Pant started his journey in IPL in 2016 with Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils). His explosive batting and leadership skills made him an important part of the team. In the year 2021, he was made the captain of the team. Despite a serious road accident in 2022, Delhi retained him, but the team released Pant before IPL 2025.

Questions have been raised on this decision of Delhi Capitals. Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel were retained in place of Pant. Fans termed it "unfair" and "unexpected" on social media.

What is the story behind the retention?

In a video shared by Star Sports, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar talked about the possibility of Rishabh Pant returning to Delhi Capitals. He said that during the retention process, there is a negotiation between the franchise and the player regarding the salary. Gavaskar said, "There may have been a disagreement between Delhi and Pant, but I am sure DC will try to bring him back in the mega auction, as they need a captain."

However, Rishabh Pant reacted to this statement through social media. He clarified that the decision of retention was not about money. This statement raised more questions among the fans as to what was the real reason for releasing Pant.

Fans' displeasure and possibilities

Fans expressed their displeasure on social media over the decision of Delhi Capitals. #BringBackPant is trending in support of Pant. Fans believe that releasing an experienced player like Pant could be a big mistake.

Regarding the possibility of Pant's return to Delhi, cricket experts say that the team may plan to buy him back in the mega auction. But the question is whether other franchises will take advantage of this opportunity and try to include Pant in their team.

Future of Delhi Capitals and the challenge of captaincy

After Pant's release, a big question of captaincy has arisen in front of Delhi. Names like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav can be considered, but finding an alternative to Pant's experience and aggressive leadership style will not be easy.

Conclusion

The IPL 2025 mega auction is going to be very important not only for the players but also for the franchises. The release of Rishabh Pant is not only a big change for Delhi Capitals, but it can also be a golden opportunity for other teams. Now, it will be interesting to see what is Pant's new destination in the mega auction and how Delhi Capitals handle this decision.

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