Rishabh Pant sets IPL record with $3.2 million deal as Shreyas Iyer follows close behind

Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player in IPL history after being sold for $3.2 million to Lucknow Super Giants. This surpasses the previous record of $2.98 million set in 2023. Shreyas Iyer was also a top pick, going to Punjab Kings for $3.17 million. The auction featured 577 players, with intense bidding for several high-profile cricketers. Other notable signings included Arshdeep Singh for $2.13 million and Jos Buttler for $1.87 million. The IPL continues to attract significant investment, contributing to the financial success of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.