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Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL history

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Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL historyRishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he joins Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (£2.54m).
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News video: IPL Auction 2025: Rishabh Pant Makes History; LSG Wins Bidding War, Ropes in Pant For Whopping 27 Cr

IPL Auction 2025: Rishabh Pant Makes History; LSG Wins Bidding War, Ropes in Pant For Whopping 27 Cr 03:14

Rishabh Pant made history at the IPL Auction 2025, becoming the most expensive player in IPL auction history with a staggering ₹27 crore bid from Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG). The wicketkeeper-batter, who had been with Delhi Capitals since 2016, was released ahead of this year's auction, making him a...

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