Babar Azam Becomes BBL 2025's Costliest Signing, But Earns Far Less Than IPL’s ₹27 Crore Star Rishabh Pant; Here's All You Need To Know
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.
Jun 26, 2025, 08:20 AM IST
Yuzvendra Chahal-Dhanashree Verma Divorce: Final Verdict Expected Today Ahead Of IPL 2025
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s final divorce verdict arrives today, settling financial terms before IPL 2025, where Chahal plays for Punjab Kings.
Mar 20, 2025, 13:40 PM IST
IPL 2025: Most Expensive Player In All 10 Teams - In Pics
The IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah was nothing short of historic, witnessing record-breaking deals, unexpected bidding wars, and intense franchise strategies. With teams eager to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season, the auction saw some of the biggest names in cricket command staggering price tags. Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player in IPL history, while other star players like Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, and Venkatesh Iyer also attracted jaw-dropping bids. From last-minute surprises to strategic purchases, this year’s auction set the stage for an action-packed IPL 2025. Here are the top 10 biggest takeaways from the mega event that reshaped team rosters and sparked excitement among fans worldwide.
Mar 06, 2025, 11:49 AM IST
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: What Are Base Prices Of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Sigh & Other Key Players Set To Go Under The Hammer?
Joining the ₹2 crore club are Indian spin maestros Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin, both of whom were released by their franchises.
Nov 06, 2024, 11:26 AM IST