The 10 teams build their squads through an auction. On Sunday, Rishabh Pant, India’s swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, became the most expensive player in the IPL’s 16-year history when the Lucknow Super Giants paid $3.2 million for his services. The auction price represents the player’s salary.

Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he joins Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (£2.54m).

Rishabh Pant was secured by LSG for INR 27 crore, becoming the highest-paid player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer was the second-most expensive buy.

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Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history as Lucknow Super Giants signed India’s star wicketkeeper-batter for Rs 27 crore. Having been released by Delhi Capitals, the southpaw was expected to cause a massive bidding war at the mega auction,