The 10 teams build their squads through an auction. On Sunday, Rishabh Pant, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, became the most expensive player in the IPL’s 16-year history when the Lucknow Super Giants paid $3.2 million for his services. The auction price represents the player's salary.

Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he joins Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (£2.54m).

Pant was the subject of a bidding war between the Lucknow Super Giants and his former side, the Delhi Capitals

The IPL 2025 auction shattered records as Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, bought for Rs 27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants. The event showcased fierce competition among franchises,

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Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history after Lucknow Super Giants purchased him for ₹27 crore. The deal sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising his talent while others labeled him an overrated cricketer.