Rishabh Pant created history in the IPL auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by becoming the most expensive player ever. The Lucknow Super Giants secured his services for a whopping ₹27 crore, outbidding the Delhi Capitals who had initially retained him for ₹20.75 crore using the Right to Match card. This move by Lucknow forced Delhi to withdraw as Pant became the highest paid player in IPL auction history, surpassing the previous record set by Shreyas Iyer who was signed by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.
Shashwat Goenka, representing Lucknow Super Giants, revealed that the team had a specific plan in place to secure Pant for ₹27 crore to prevent Delhi from using the Right to Match card. Pant, who had been released by Delhi ahead of the auction, had played for the franchise since 2016 and had even captained the team in the absence of Shreyas Iyer due to injury. Pant returned to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 after recovering from a serious car accident in December 2022. Despite a decent performance, Pant’s team had an average season in 2024.
This record-breaking signing of Rishabh Pant showcases the immense value and talent he brings to the table, making him one of the most sought-after players in the IPL. Fans and cricket enthusiasts are eager to see how Pant performs for Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
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