As the IPL mega star auction is about to take place, various rumors are coming out regarding the transfer of stars. The BCCI has not yet released guidelines on how many players teams can retain.
There are unconfirmed reports that teams can retain a maximum of five players. In that case, teams will have to let go of many top players. Former Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Faf Duplessis, Glenn Maxwell, Lucknow star K.L. There were reports that Rahul and others will play with a new team in the new season. Meanwhile, a post appeared on social media that Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant had approached RCB.
The post stated that Pant approached the team management through his manager to be a part of the Bengaluru team and Virat Kohli rejected the player’s request as he was not interested.
Later, Pant himself came out publicly against the false propaganda. ‘Fake news, why are you spreading so much fake news on social media? Be wise, it’s too bad. Don’t create an atmosphere of distrust for nothing. It’s not the first or the last, but I feel compelled to respond. Always check your source for such news. It is getting worse day by day. It’s not just for you. It is also for people who spread wrong information’ – Pant wrote on social media.
🚨 Rishabh Pant approached RCB 🚨- Pant approached RCB through his manager earlier this week as he foresee a captaincy vacancy there but got declined by RCB’s management.Virat doesn’t want Pant in RCB due to his Political Tactics in Indian team as well as in DC.- RCB Source pic.twitter.com/B6KY2gj4gp
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 26, 2024
The player made his IPL debut in 2016 and has been with Delhi ever since. He will become the captain of the team in 2021. He missed the entire 2023 season after being injured in a car accident but returned to the team last season.