Rishabh Pant Joins LSG in IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant, the former star of Delhi Capitals, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for making him their marquee player at the IPL 2025 auction. LSG made headlines by securing Pant for a staggering Rs 27 crore, breaking the previous auction record of Rs 26.75 crore set by Shreyas Iyer just minutes earlier.

Pant’s Heartfelt Thanks to LSG

In a video shared by LSG’s official social media, Pant radiated excitement, stating, “I’m thrilled to join the LSG family. Thank you for believing in me. I can’t wait to create unforgettable moments with the team!”

The Shocking Split with DC

Pant’s departure from the Delhi Capitals was one of the biggest surprises of the season. Having been a part of DC since 2016, fans and experts alike expected his retention. However, when the retention list was revealed, Pant’s name was missing, leading to widespread speculation.

Rumors suggested a financial disagreement, but Pant was quick to clear the air, responding to Sunil Gavaskar’s remarks with, “It wasn’t about the money.” Reports hinted at a strained relationship with the GMR Group, who now have complete control of DC’s men’s team after a leadership overhaul. DC replaced Ricky Ponting with Hemang Badani as head coach and handed the captaincy to KL Rahul, opting for continuity in their wicketkeeper-batter leadership strategy.

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Rishabh Pant, ladies and gentlemen 💙 pic.twitter.com/NTas9iijdy

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) November 25, 2024

Pant’s Stellar IPL Stats

Here’s a look at Pant’s IPL career numbers:

Pant’s journey with LSG promises to be an exciting chapter, and fans are eager to see how he elevates the team. Will he bring home the title? Only time will tell!

Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025 as the excitement unfolds. Don’t miss a single moment of this thrilling cricketing season!