Delhi: Former Team India cricketer Aakash Chopra has given a big statement regarding the upcoming auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Akash believes that this time Rishabh Pant can prove to be the most expensive player of IPL. He told that Pant can be bought by any team in the auction for an amount of more than Rs 25 crore.
47-year-old Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel, “The most important thing is that these players have placed themselves in the Rs 2 crore bracket, which also includes Indian players like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Pant can become the most expensive player in IPL history and his price can go up to Rs 25-26 crores.
The former opening batsman also told that teams like Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) can spend money for Pant. He said, “In my view, there are three teams who can be seen competing with each other in this auction. Punjab Kings have Rs 110 crore and Royal Challengers Bangalore have Rs 83 crore, when these teams fight for Pant, a lot of money will be spent.
Delhi Capitals released Rishabh Pant
For your information, let us tell you that Delhi Capitals (DC) has recently released Pant. The left-handed wicketkeeper batsman was with this team since 2016, but this time the franchise wanted to retain him as wicketkeeper, while Pant wanted to be the captain. Due to this difference of opinion, Pant decided to leave the team.
FAQ
Who is the most expensive player in IPL history?
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in the history of the tournament. In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought him for Rs 24.75 crore.
Which is the village of Rishabh Pant?
Rishabh Pant was born on 4 October 1997 Roorkeewas born in Uttarakhand, India to Rajendra Pant and Saroj Pant.
