Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL history, shatters Shreyas Iyer's jaw-dropping price within minutes
India's T20 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, on Sunday, became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auction as he was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a jaw-dropping price of INR 27 crore at the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer were part of the marquee set 1 at IPL 2025 auction Contrary to reports leading up to the auction, there was no interest show by either Chennai Super Kings or Punjab Kings as Lucknow and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sparked the bidding war, before being joined by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Earlier, India batter Shreyas Iyer shattered Mitchell Starc's record to become the most expensive player in the history of IPL auction as Punjab Kings acquired the former Kolkata Knight Riders captain for a whopping INR 26.75 crore. After seconds of no response from any of the franchises, Chennai Super Kings sparked, what turned into a lengthy bidding war comprising other teams like Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, before Sunrisers Hyderabad placed a bid of INR 15.75 crore.
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