Pant Becomes Most Expensive IPL Player

Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, following a record-breaking purchase of ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Pant takes over from KL Rahul, who led LSG for three seasons, and aims to bring a fresh perspective and success to the team. LSG's owner, Sanjiv Goenka, has high expectations for Pant, hoping he will lead the team for the next 14-15 years and win at least five titles, drawing comparisons to legendary captains like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. Pant, who has previously captained the Delhi Capitals, expressed his commitment to instill trust and a fighting spirit in his team. Despite his recent challenges, including recovering from a car accident, Pant is determined to make a strong comeback and fulfill the faith placed in him by the franchise.