In a significant player exchange, Rishabh Pant has returned to the Delhi Capitals, while Kuldeep Yadav has moved to the Lucknow Super Giants in a high‑profile swap between the two teams. On Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their head coach, and Kolkata Knight Riders will need to find a new captain after Ajinkya Rahane retired from international and Indian cricket. Mumbai Indians have also brought in Zubin Bharucha as director of performance.
