India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player to be sold in the Indian Premier League, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore in the mega auction held on Sunday, while captain Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to IPL 2024 champions, joined Punjab Kings for Rs 26 crore 75 lakh.
IPL Mega Auction: Why Rishabh Pant was sold more expensive than Shreyas Iyer, understand the story of getting 27 crores from these three reasons
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia): India's wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history with a bid of Rs 27 crore in the mega auction. He was bought by Lucknow Super Giants. A few minutes before Pant, the biggest bid in IPL history was made on Shreyas Iyer, who was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26 crore 75 lakh. There was a fierce competition between Hyderabad and Lucknow for Rishabh. Lucknow made the last bid of Rs 27 crore and Delhi Capitals did not use the right to match card. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer was bought by Punjab for Rs 26 crore 75 lakh. There was a competition between Delhi and Punjab for Iyer for a long time, but in the end Punjab won. Let us tell you the three reasons why Rishabh Pant got more money than Shreyas Iyer?
Multi talented and X-factor
Rishabh Pant is a captain as well as a wicketkeeper batsman. Pant's presence in the playing eleven can save a foreign slot of any team. He gives more flexibility in the team combination. Apart from this, he is a match winner player. His brand value is also better. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer is a strong batsman with leadership abilities. However, his last few seasons with the bat were not commendable.
