IPL 2023: 5 teams that can pick Shakib Al Hasan in auction
Shakib Al Hasan has been a legendary player in the shortest format and many franchises could make a bid for him at the forthcoming auction
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad broke the bank at the 2022 mega auction for roping Romario Shepherd in the side. SRH expected the all-rounder to fulfill the bowling all-rounder slot but the Caribbean cricketer failed to perform as per expectations leaking at an economy of 10.89 in three games played.
Following Shepherd's poor outings, SRH might release him which will release INR 7.75 CR, and rope in Shakib at his place. Though the Bangladesh legend is not a like-for-like for the seam-bowling all-rounder, the 35-year-old adds the much-needed balance to the side. He can act as a floater in the batting lineup and is a four-over bank with the ball.
The Hyderabad franchise does not have an international quality spin option apart from Washington Sundar in their arsenal. And Shakib’s inclusion can fix that issue as well. Moreover, the Bangladesh all-rounder being a left-arm off-spinner would form a great foil to Sundar. So, the Bangladesh T20I skipper’s inclusion in the SRH camp could be on the cards.
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