Goenka suggested that he knew DC co-owner Parth Jindal "was crazy" for Pant and would've gone all in to get back Pant, having missed the chance to rope in Iyer, who was sold to PBKS for Rs 26.75 crore.

Less than three weeks since that record-breaking IPL auction, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka revealed the "science" behind his record ₹27 crore bid for Rishabh Pant.

Indian batsman-wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of IPL when he secured a deal with LSG for a whopping ₹27 crore.

Hemang Badani, in a candid conversation on Subramaniam Badrinath’s podcast Cric It with Badri, revealed that Pant’s decision to leave Delhi Capitals was largely driven by financial aspirations.

Rishabh Pant denied speculation that his departure from the Delhi Capitals was financially motivated, but newly appointed head coach Hemang Badani revealed that the wicketkeeper had chosen not to be retained,

Sanjeev Goenka hinted at Rishabh Pant's possible batting position in IPL 2025 for Lucknow Super Giants. Pant was bought for Rs 27 crore in IPL 2025 mega auction.

Less than three weeks after the historic IPL auction, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka unveiled the strategy behind his record-breaking Rs 27 crore bid for Rishabh Pant.

In Goenka's words, the bid wasn’t driven by ego or a desire to make headlines by purchasing the most expensive player.