"Sold For Rs 50 Crore...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Big IPL Take On India Batter
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit said, “When he batted on this pitch, it seemed like a flat track. He hit wherever he wanted to but his shot selection was good.”
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has expressed high praise for India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, suggesting that Pant should be sold for Rs 50 crore in the upcoming IPL 2025 Auction. Despite India’s crushing defeat to New Zealand in the third Test in Mumbai, Pant stood out with his remarkable performances, scoring 60 in the first innings and 64 in the second.
Basit, commenting on Pant’s batting during the match, remarked that although some media reports estimate Pant’s auction price to be around Rs 25 crore, his exceptional shot selection and ability to dominate the pitch at will make him worth Rs 50 crore. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit said, “When he batted on this pitch, it seemed like a flat track. He hit wherever he wanted to but his shot selection was good.”
Pant's IPL auction prospects have sparked significant anticipation, with IPL teams eager to secure top-tier talent. Alongside Pant, other big names like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami are also expected to attract massive bids. The auction, set for December, promises intense competition, especially with franchises like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have substantial budgets for the event.
This year’s auction is poised to be particularly intriguing as three former IPL captains—Pant (Delhi Capitals), Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders), and Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants)—will be available for bidding, a rare occurrence in IPL history.
