In a historic move, Rishabh Pant joins Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore in IPL. Parth Jindal cites differing philosophies at Delhi Capitals as cause for star's departure.

Rishabh Pant secured a record-breaking Rs 27 crore deal with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the highest-paid player in IPL history. Delhi Capitals tried to retain him,

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal disclosed that differences in operational philosophy led to the franchise not retaining Rishabh Pant after the IPL mega auction. Pant was subsequently sold to Lucknow Super Giants,

Rishabh Pant will be seen playing for the Lucknow Super Giants as they bought the Indian wicketkeeper for a whopping INR 27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history.

The Capitals did not retain Pant and the left-hander was sold to Lucknow Super Giants in the recent mega auction for Rs 27 crore, becoming the most expensive player in the history of the IPL.