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.

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

Rishabh Pant became the IPL's most expensive player ever, acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering Rs 27 crore. Zomato's witty tweet referenc

Following Pant closely, is his Indian teammate Shreyas Iyer who was bought for Rs 26.75 Crore in the auction by the Punjab Kings who came in with a hefty purse with them.