Lucknow Super Giants secure Rishabh Pant for record Rs 27 crore in IPL auction

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made headlines at the IPL auction in Jeddah by acquiring Rishabh Pant for a record Rs 27 crore. This marks Pant's first move away from Delhi Capitals, highlighting a significant change in his IPL career. LSG retained key players including Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mayank Yadav, spending Rs 69 crore of their Rs 120 crore budget. They also kept younger talents Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan for Rs 4 crore each. The auction showcased LSG's strategic planning, balancing player retention with high-profile acquisitions. Their focus on strengthening the squad reflects their ambitions for the upcoming IPL season.