On the public sale in Dubai on Tuesday, the IPL 2022 champions Gujarat confirmed nice curiosity within the 28-year-old, successful a bidding battle that additionally concerned Punjab. Shahrukh may have the corporate of seasoned campaigners David Miller and Rahul Tewatia throughout the dying overs. Gujarat wanted a hard-hitting Indian middle-order batter after Hardik Pandya left and Shahrukh fitted the invoice.
“The way in which Gujarat have backed gamers, I can be comfy. I can be taking part in at No. 6 or 7. I’ve been a fan of Miller; he’s a man who is available in and wins massive video games. The way in which he has performed for South Africa and GT… he’s calm underneath stress and that’s what I’ll attempt to emulate,” stated Shahrukh after having a giant payday.
Shahrukh additionally stated that he’s ready to carry out any position that’s requested of him within the upcoming season. His transformation into a real allrounder meant that he was a scorching property on the public sale – he completed as the best wicket-taker of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2023 whereas main Kovai Kings to the title.
“Dinesh Karthik used me as a finisher for the primary time at TN. He informed me that finishers can not have a look at their particular person scores. I believe that batting at No. 5 or 6 can be nice, however I’m prepared for any position. Within the TNPL and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, I’ve performed up the order. I’ve been bowling effectively within the TNPL and that may be an add-on,” stated Shahrukh.
Shahrukh, who was picked up by Punjab for Rs 9 cr on the IPL 2022 public sale, has proven flashes of brilliance and is but to set the event alight. Speaking in regards to the areas of his recreation that he has been concentrating on, Shahrukh stated: “Once I got here in, I struggled going through bowlers who bowled 140 kms per hour. I’ve been engaged on that. I’ve additionally been engaged on taking part in left-arm spinners and leg-spinners higher.”
