In a historic move, Rishabh Pant joins Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore in IPL. Parth Jindal cites differing philosophies at Delhi Capitals as cause for star's departure.

Delhi Capitals lost their star player Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Despite initially using the Right-To-Match ca

Rishabh Pant will be seen playing for the Lucknow Super Giants as they bought the Indian wicketkeeper for a whopping INR 27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history.

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal expressed regret over Rishabh Pant's departure from the team after he was released and bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore. In an emotional post, Jindal referred to Pant as a "younger brother" and expressed hope for a future reunion.

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal disclosed that differences in operational philosophy led to the franchise not retaining Rishabh Pant after the IPL mega auction. Pant was subsequently sold to Lucknow Super Giants,

Rishabh Pant was not retained by Delhi Capitals even though he had captained the franchise in three out of the last four seasons since IPL 2021 and was seen as one of their main batters.

Former Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Rishabh Pant has clarified that he didn't leave the team for money. Pant's statement came after an Indian Premier League (IPL) broadcaster posted Sunil Gavaskar 's speculation about why DC didn't retain Pant for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.

Rishabh Pant, after being released by Delhi Capitals, was signed by Lucknow Super Giants in a 'record' fee of INR 27 crore in IPL 2025 auction.

Rishabh Pant was part of the Delhi Capitals for nine years from 2016 onwards. Pant parted ways with the Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction and was then roped in by Lucknow Super Giants at the bidding war.