Rishabh Pant Becomes Most Expensive IPL Player

Rishabh Pant has made history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history, with Lucknow Super Giants acquiring him for Rs 27 crore during the 2025 auction in Jeddah. This bid surpassed the previous record of Rs 26.75 crore set by Shreyas Iyer, who was signed by Punjab Kings earlier in the day. Pant's return to the game after a 14-month layoff due to a car accident added to the significance of the auction. His childhood coaches expressed pride in his achievement, emphasizing his talent and leadership qualities as key factors in the fierce bidding war. The auction also included notable players like Jos Buttler and Mitchell Starc, but Pant's record-breaking bid stole the spotlight. Delhi Capitals, Pant's former team, shared a heartfelt farewell video, acknowledging his contributions as their captain.