India’s T20 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, on Sunday, became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auction as he was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a jaw-dropping price of INR 27 crore at the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah.