Goa, April 10 -- The cash rich league IPL has never shied away from splashing massive sums on star players, but not every blockbuster signing lives up to expectations. With franchises investing crores in proven match-winners and emerging superstars, the pressure to perform rises instantly. Yet, history shows that several big-money buys have struggled under the weight of their price tags.

At the centre of the current conversation is Rishabh Pant, whose recent struggles have reignited the debate over whether he could become the biggest expensive flop in IPL history. Getting a hefty cheque in the 2024 mega auction, the southpaw has not been able to perform the way the LSG franchise and his fans wanted. Although the list of costliest failure...