Indians shine in IPL auction as Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer fetch record prices

In the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Rishabh Pant was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore, surpassing previous auction records. Shreyas Iyer was also sold for ₹26.75 crore to Punjab Kings, breaking the prior record of ₹24.75 crore. The auction saw intense bidding for Indian players, with five of the top contracts going to them, totaling ₹113.5 crore. Other notable purchases included Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, each fetching ₹18 crore. Lucknow Super Giants aimed to secure Pant as their new captain, while Punjab Kings expressed satisfaction in acquiring Iyer after a challenging year for him. The auction highlighted the high demand for Indian talent in the league.