Rishabh Pant Sets Record at IPL Auction

The IPL 2025 auction saw some historic purchases, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in IPL history after being bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore. Punjab Kings made a record purchase of Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore, emphasizing their strategic spending under the new leadership of Ricky Ponting. Among emerging talents, Priyansh Arya, a left-handed batter from Delhi, was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3.80 crore after his standout performances in the Delhi Premier League. Despite high spending on some players, notable names like Faf du Plessis and Sam Curran went for their base prices, reflecting a shift towards younger talents. The auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, also saw significant investments in fast bowlers, with Arshdeep Singh being retained by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, making him the costliest fast bowler. Overall, the auction highlighted a strategic approach by franchises to balance established stars with emerging players.