Gujarat Titans have claimed a real deal during the IPL 2024 Auction, roping in the talented youngster Shahrukh Khan for 7.4 Crore. The player who was released by PBKS this season, garnering quite some interest from XX before eventually joining the MS Dhoni led side. After an intense bidding by GT and PBKS, it was ultimately GT who got the player
Shahrukh Khan set to make stellar impact in IPL 2024:
Shahrukh Khan, despite not having much experience, has always been on the radar given his big-hitting and finishing abilities. He entered the IPL 2022 auction with a starting price of INR 40 Lakh. In a bidding war involving Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings, he was eventually bought by PBKS for INR 9 Crore.
In the previous season, Shahrukh Khan scored 156 runs in 14 matches with a strong strike rate of 165.95. Although his recent batting performances in domestic white-ball cricket haven’t been outstanding, he has shown improvement in his off-spin bowling. In the Tamil Nadu Premier League, he emerged as the leading wicket-taker for his team.
