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.

Lucknow Super Giants new recruit Rishabh Pant will be the highest-paid cricketer in the history of the Indian Premier League next season.

Check out how Rishabh Pant can increase his salary to over INR 27 crore in IPL 2025, with auction money and other income sources, including match fees and more, only on CricTracker.

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 etched his name in IPL history books, becoming the priciest player ever as Lucknow Super Giants splurged an unprecedented sum at the Jedd

Rishabh Pant was bought by LSG for a whopping Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, but he may earn even more than that amount once the tournament gets going. Here's how.

Rishabh Pant's contract ​​​is of Rs 27 crore per season. Now, he will not receive that full Rs 27 crore. According to the Government of India Income Tax slabs as of the 2024-25 financial year, a person with a salary of Rs 15 lakh or more per year will have to pay 30% of it as tax.

The batter, however, went on to become the costliest buy in the IPL history after being acquired by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 27 crore ($3.21 million).

Rishabh Pant secured a record-breaking Rs 27 crore deal with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the highest-paid player in IPL history. Delhi Capitals tried to retain him,