Rishabh Pant was not retained by Delhi Capitals even though he had captained the franchise in three out of the last four seasons since IPL 2021 and was seen as one of their main batters.

Rishabh Pant has refuted Sunil Gavaskar's speculation that his non-retention by the Delhi Capitals was due to financial disagreements. Pant clarified that money was not a factor in him not being retained by the IPL franchise.

Former Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Rishabh Pant has clarified that he didn't leave the team for money. Pant's statement came after an Indian Premier League (IPL) broadcaster posted Sunil Gavaskar 's speculation about why DC didn't retain Pant for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.

Responding to a video on X where Sunil Gavaskar was talking about why Rishabh Pant left Delhi Capitals, the wicketkeeper batter said the reason he went back to the auction is nothing to do with the money.

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, in a surprising move, was not retained by Delhi Capitals ahead of the mega auction. Pant took to social media and said their split was not because of money.

Team India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will be one of the biggest draws in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction which takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. Delhi Capitals have decided not to retain their former skipper ahead of the mega auction but there is speculation that there is more to the story.

Rishabh Pant denies claims by Sunil Gavaskar about a money dispute with Delhi Capitals following his release ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.