The 10 teams build their squads through an auction. On Sunday, Rishabh Pant, India’s swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, became the most expensive player in the IPL’s 16-year history when the Lucknow Super Giants paid $3.2 million for his services. The auction price represents the player’s salary.

Earlier, Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the IPL as he was roped in by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping amount of ₹27 crore on Sunday.