Former Australian coach Justin Langer opens up on Rishabh Pant. Langer revealed that Rishabh Pant has Haunted him in the last two games and now they are LSG teammates.
Rishabh Pant: Most Expensive IPL Bid
On November 24 and 25, Indian Premier League 2025 mega Auction was held in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive batter of IPL history. Lucknow Super Giants bought him with the price of INR 27 crore.
Surpassing the previous record of ₹26.75 crore set earlier in the auction when Punjab Kings bought Shreyas Iyer.
The Bidding War
Pant was among the Marquee players, and his announcement triggered the bidding war.
LSG opened the bid, quickly followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The price increased rapidly and surpassed INR 10 Crore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) joined the contest, raising the content to INR 17 crore.
In a thrilling turn, LSG regained control at ₹20.75 crore, but Delhi Capitals (DC) considered using their Right to Match (RTM) card. However, LSG’s final bid of ₹27 crore forced DC to back out, making Pant their most prized signing.
Rishabh Pant’s record against Australia
India’s wicket keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has excelled in Test cricket, particularly against Australia.
As India gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, Pant is seen as a key player, with hopes of securing a third consecutive away series win.
Pant first toured Australia in 2018 as a 21-year-old, stepping in after Wriddhiman Saha‘s injury.
He made an immediate impact, securing his place as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper.
Although he didn’t start as the preferred keeper during the 2020/21 series, Pant seized the opportunity after India’s 36-all-out debacle in Adelaide.
His crucial knocks, including 97 in Sydney and 85 in the historic Gabba win, were instrumental in India’s series victory.
After missing the 2023 series due to a car accident, Pant is back stronger in the 2024/25 edition, aiming to contribute significantly to India’s campaign.
Rishabh Pant’s Test Stats Against Australia
- Matches: 7
- Innings: 12
- Runs: 624
- Average: 62.40
- Highest Score: 159*
- 50s/100s: 2/1
Notably, his 159* at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2018 and his heroic efforts during the 2020/21 series remain standout moments in his career.
Overall Test Record for India
- Matches: 38
- Innings: 66
- Runs: 2693
- Average: 44.14
- Highest Score: 159*
- 50s/100s: 14/6
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