Rishabh Pant sets record as most expensive player in IPL Auction 2025

The IPL Auction 2025 featured significant player transactions, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in history at Rs 27 crore, joining Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore. Uncapped players also made headlines, with Rasikh Salam Dar fetching Rs 6 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Other notable uncapped signings included Nehal Wadhera and Abdul Samad, both sold for Rs 4.20 crore. Several high-profile players, including David Warner and Devdutt Padikkal, went unsold, indicating a shift towards strategic, cost-effective choices by teams. The auction highlighted the growing importance of young talent and fast bowlers in the league.