Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin predicts that Shahrukh Khan will be a highly sought-after player among franchises at the upcoming IPL 2024 mini-auction. With Ambati Rayudu and Hardik Pandya leaving, Ashwin believes that both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be eager to sign Shahrukh.
In the IPL 2022 auction, Shahrukh Khan, who hails from Tamil Nadu, was retained by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹9 crore. Having played all 14 games in the latest edition and scoring 156 runs at a strike rate of 165.96, Shahrukh is expected to be a popular player at the IPL 2024 mini-auction after being released by Punjab Kings.
Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that CSK might prioritize Shahrukh Khan over Mitchell Starc, indicating that CSK could try hard to secure the local talent. Ashwin emphasized Shahrukh’s potential as a valuable addition to the MS Dhoni-led side.
Looking back at the intense bidding war during the IPL 2022 auction, where CSK competed with Punjab Kings, Ashwin highlighted that Chennai placed the first bid, reaching ₹8.75 crore, but ultimately, PBKS acquired Shahrukh with a winning bid of ₹9 crore.
As the anticipation for the IPL 2024 auction grows, all eyes are on the potential showdown for Shahrukh Khan’s services among the franchises.