Mahi Bhai (MS Dhoni) was one of those players who inspired to play unconventional shots, says Rishabh Pant as he prepares to spearhead Lucknow Super Giants' challenge in the IPL commencing on March 22
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of IPL as Lucknow Super Giants splurged a humongous Rs 27 crore to buy the flamboyant India keeper-batter in the tournament's mega auction here on Sunday.
With months of off-field strategy and rigorous scouting, it will all come down to pure business as 10 franchises would look to get the best possible squads for the 2025 season and beyond
Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among other franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams
MI, the inaugural team to exit the top-four race, sits at the bottom of the table, while LSG holds the seventh position with 12 points from 13 matches.
Ishant Sharma's superb bowling and a remarkable performance in the death overs by Delhi Capitals (DC) bowlers countered a strong comeback effort by Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, guiding the Capitals to a 19-run victory over LSG at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
The owner of LSG appeared visibly displeased after the match's outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
LSG Captain K.L Rahul has been fined due to his team's slow over-rate during Match 34 of IPL 2024 against CSK at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
LSG's regular skipper KL Rahul, who opened the innings with de Kock and is in the side as an 'impact player', could manage just 15 from nine deliveries before being dismissed by pacer Arshdeep Singh.