Rishabh Pant sets IPL auction record with Rs 27 crore bid from Lucknow Super Giants

In the IPL 2025 auction, Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in history, sold for Rs 27 crore to the Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, with teams eager to secure top Indian talent. Venkatesh Iyer surprised many by returning to the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 23.75 crore through a Right to Match card. Both players had previously faced issues with their former teams, leading to their availability in the auction. Updated squad lists show major players retained by franchises, including Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. The auction highlighted a trend of teams investing heavily in marquee Indian players.