Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made history at the IPL 2025 auction, securing a massive INR 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), making him the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the IPL as he was roped in by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 27 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

Taxation of Indian and foreign players in India, particularly in events such as the Indian Premier League, varies according to their residential status and the applicable Indian tax laws on income earned in India.

"Goodbyes are never easy...,' Pant wrote on Instagram. Talking about his nine-year-long journey with the Delhi franchise, Pant admitted he grew in several ways while playing there.

Known for his explosive batting, Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. Speculation is rife that the left-hander might take over as LSG's captain.

A total of 182 players were sold across two days, for a whopping ₹639.15 crore. Rishabh Pant of LSG, emerged as most expensive buy at ₹27 crores. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to get an IPL contract at 13 years.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in IPL history books, becoming the priciest player ever as Lucknow Super Giants splurged an unprecedented sum at the Jedd

Pant was the subject of a bidding war between the Lucknow Super Giants and his former side, the Delhi Capitals

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13, made history on Monday as he became the youngest player to ever have his rights purchased at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.