Rishabh Pant most expensive IPL player News

Babar Azam has been signed by Sydney Sixers for Big Bash League 2025, becoming one of the highest-paid players in BBL history with a deal reportedly worth PKR 10 crore (~₹4 crore). However, his earnings are significantly lower than IPL's highest-paid player, Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore. This stark ₹23 crore gap highlights IPL’s financial dominance over other global T20 leagues. While Babar brings world-class experience and prestige to BBL, Pant’s mega deal, brand endorsements, and ₹100 crore net worth underscore the unmatched commercial appeal of the Indian Premier League.

Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England, smashing 134 and 118* at Headingley. His performance helped India register five hundreds in a single Test for the first time. Off the field, Pant's love life with Isha Negi, an entrepreneur and interior designer, continues to capture public attention. Their relationship, made public in 2019, has sparked constant speculation about a possible wedding in 2025. Despite keeping things private, Pant’s old posts with Isha remain, fueling fan interest and admiration for the couple’s enduring bond amid professional success.