IPL 2025: Top Contenders To Replace Rishabh Pant As Delhi Capitals Captain

Delhi Capitals has started implementing changes in preparation for a stronger performance next season.

Here are three players who could potentially take over the role if Pant departs.

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The Delhi Capitals (DC), still searching for their first Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, are in turmoil after a disappointing performance last season. The team failed to make the playoffs, finishing 6th with 7 wins and 7 losses, totaling 14 points.

Delhi Capitals has started implementing changes in preparation for a stronger performance next season. Following the recent removal of Ricky Ponting as head coach, there are reports that captain Rishabh Pant might also leave, with speculation linking him to the Chennai Super Kings as a potential replacement for the retiring Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

With MS Dhoni expected to retire ahead of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings is on the lookout for an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman. Rishabh Pant would be a highly attractive option for CSK to fulfill that role.

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If Rishabh Pant leaves Delhi Capitals, the team will need a new captain. Here are three players who could potentially take over the role if Pant departs.

Suryakumar Yadav

Team India's new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is a great option to come in as replacement for departing Rishabh Pant. With Hardik Pandya serving as captain for Mumbai Indians, speculation has grown that Suryakumar might part ways with the franchise. If this occurs before the mega auction, Delhi Capitals could very well approach Suryakumar for captaincy.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful captains in IPL history, was unexpectedly replaced as Mumbai Indians' captain by Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2024. Speculation suggests that Rohit may leave the franchise before the IPL 2025 mega auction. If he does depart, Delhi Capitals will be among several franchises vying in a competitive bidding war to secure his services.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul is expected to be a top target in the IPL 2025 mega auction if he decides to part ways with the Lucknow Super Giants. Recent viral videos and pictures showing franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka publicly reprimanding Rahul have fueled speculation that he might leave Lucknow.