Fri Nov 22 11:38:19 UTC 2024: ## Pant’s Auction Future a Hot Topic Amidst India-Australia Test Match Banter
**Perth, Australia** – The first day of the India vs. Australia first Test match in Perth was not only marked by a lively pitch but also by some playful banter between players. The highlight involved Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and Australian spinner Nathan Lyon, whose conversation centered around the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah.
The auction, scheduled for November 24th and 25th, coincides with days three and four of the Test match, adding an extra layer of intrigue. Lyon attempted to distract Pant during his batting innings by inquiring about which IPL team he anticipated joining. Pant, who was not retained by the Delhi Capitals, playfully responded that he was unsure. Other Australian players, including Mitchell Marsh, were also seen engaging in light-hearted conversations with Pant.
This playful exchange comes after Pant’s cryptic social media posts hinting at his uncertain future following his release from Delhi Capitals. The franchise retained four players: Axar Patel (₹16.5 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.5 crore), Tristan Stubbs (₹10 crore), and Abhishek Porel (₹4 crore). Pant’s future, and the anticipation surrounding the IPL auction, clearly added a unique spice to the already intense India-Australia rivalry. The playful interactions were captured on stump microphones and widely shared on social media.
First Piper 