Rishabh Pant sets record as most expensive player in IPL history at 2025 auction

The IPL 2025 auction kicked off with significant developments. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, sold for Rs 27 crore to the Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer briefly held the record for the highest bid before Pant's sale. Many uncapped players also received substantial contracts during the auction. Notably, David Warner went unsold, marking a shift from previous auctions where he was a sought-after player.