Lucknow Super Giants win record Rs 27 crore bid for Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player in IPL history after Lucknow Super Giants won a bidding war for him at Rs 27 crore. This bid surpasses the previous record of Rs 26.75 crore set by Shreyas Iyer. The auction took place in Jeddah, where Pant's name sparked excitement. Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore engaged in a fierce bidding competition, with multiple teams joining in as the price soared. Ultimately, Lucknow secured Pant after raising their bid to Rs 27 crore, forcing Delhi Capitals to withdraw. This marks a significant achievement for the Lucknow Super Giants.