Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player ever at mega auction - Pant was the subject of a bidding war between the Lucknow Super Giants and his former side, the Delhi Capitals

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League after the wicketkeeper-batter was sold for $3.2 million to Lucknow Super Giants.

Rishabh Pant has finally found a new home in the IPL, with Lucknow Super GIants making him the most expensive player in the history of the tournament. The franchisee signed him for ₹27 Crore after being released by the Delhi Capitals.

Lucknow Super Giants have paid a record sum for wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the IPL auction in Jeddah but Mitchell Starc's price has halved in a year.