Lucknow Super Giants secure Rishabh Pant as most expensive player in IPL history at auction

sportstar.thehindu.com — November 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM UTC

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made headlines at the IPL 2025 auction by acquiring Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. They also retained Nicholas Pooran for ₹21 crore. LSG further enhanced their squad by signing Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and David Miller for a total of ₹12.9 crore. This brings their roster to five potential captaincy candidates. Pant, Markram, Pooran, Marsh, and Miller all have significant leadership experience, setting the stage for a competitive selection for the captaincy in IPL 2025.

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