Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL history at ₹27 crore during mega auction

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history, sold to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crores during the mega auction in Jeddah. He surpassed Shreyas Iyer, who was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crores. The bidding for Pant involved Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Sunrisers Hyderabad also participating. Ultimately, LSG secured Pant, enhancing their batting lineup and gaining a potential captain. The IPL mega auction runs from November 24-25, featuring 574 players, including 208 overseas talents. This event is expected to see more records broken as teams compete for top players.