Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made history at the IPL 2025 auction, securing a massive INR 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), making him the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Taxation of Indian and foreign players in India, particularly in events such as the Indian Premier League, varies according to their residential status and the applicable Indian tax laws on income earned in India.

The auction for IPL 2025 started on a roaring note as after Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant bagged an all-time record price.

"Goodbyes are never easy...,' Pant wrote on Instagram. Talking about his nine-year-long journey with the Delhi franchise, Pant admitted he grew in several ways while playing there.

Rishabh Pant becomes the costliest player in IPL history, joining LSG for ₹27 crore, following a remarkable comeback after injury.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will be the platform for excitement to start on November 24 and 25, with an emphasis on star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. This

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

Cricket's commercial behemoth, the IPL, raised the bar once again, generating eye-popping bids for the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer besides providing the opportunity of a lifetime to first-timers including 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

The 2025 IPL auction saw some of the biggest names in cricket being sold for record-breaking prices, with teams splurging huge amounts to secure top talent for their squads. Rishabh Pant, who formerly played for the Delhi Capitals,

A total of 182 players were sold in the two-day IPL 2025 Mega Auction which culminated in Jeddah on Monday with over Rs 639 crore spent.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, which took place over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed several record-breaking moments. The event, which concluded on November 25 (Monday),