The IPL 2025 captains are set, with some familiar faces in new roles. Virat Kohli returns to lead RCB, while Hardik Pandya continues with MI. Ruturaj Gaikwad stays at the helm of CSK, and Pat Cummins leads SRH.

Lucknow Super Giants made headlines at the IPL 2025 auction by acquiring star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, adding to an already leadership-heavy squad. However, their bowling department appears underwhelming,

"Goodbyes are never easy...,' Pant wrote on Instagram. Talking about his nine-year-long journey with the Delhi franchise, Pant admitted he grew in several ways while playing there.

Known for his explosive batting, Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. Speculation is rife that the left-hander might take over as LSG's captain.

Shreyas Iyer would have been a multibagger stock by now. He has been bought by Punjab Kings for a solid Rs 26.75 crore. This was 118.36 per cent higher than Rs 12.25 crore offered by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last auction.

Rishabh Pant became the costliest player in Indian Premier League history when Lucknow Super Giants shelled out ₹27 crores in IPL 2025 mega auction.

The IPL 2025 mega auction witnessed record-breaking bids. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever, acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore. Shreyas Iyer followed closely at Rs 26.75 crore,

Lucknow Super Giants have managed to amass a very competitive squad for IPL 2025. Having acquired Rishabh Pant for INR 27 crore will LSG appoint the Indian wicketkeeper as their captain for next season?