Tue Nov 26 18:28:33 UTC 2024: ## Lucknow Super Giants Secure Rishabh Pant for Record-Breaking IPL Price

**Mumbai, India** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction saw a record-breaking bid for star cricketer Rishabh Pant, with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) securing his services for a staggering ₹27 crore (approximately $3.3 million USD). This marks the highest price ever paid for a player in IPL history and signals the end of Pant’s long tenure with the Delhi Capitals (DC).

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka’s decisive bid silenced all other franchises, leaving Pant to join the LSG roster for the upcoming season. The move was met with mixed emotions, particularly from DC co-owner Parth Jindal, who expressed his sadness at losing the player he called his “favourite cricketer.”

Jindal revealed that the decision to release Pant was a collective one, made after discussions with the player regarding his performance and expectations. While acknowledging their efforts to retain Pant, Jindal stated that the team ultimately respected Pant’s decision to seek a new opportunity. He admitted to attempting to re-acquire Pant during the auction, but ultimately withdrew due to the escalating price. The high bid, exceeding even Jindal’s expectations, demonstrated the intense competition for Pant’s talent. The decision to release Pant, Jindal stressed, was made jointly by DC’s ownership group.

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