What is Ashutosh Sharma's salary in IPL 2024?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered an epic win against former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 17 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). The target of 200 looked threatening and Titans bossed the game till midway through the second innings. However, two rookies stood up in a pressure situation and delivered the goods to produce one of the most exciting matches of the season.

Speaking of the chase, PBKS lost their captain early, but Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh kept the run rate in check. However, Noor Ahmad's brilliant spell shifted the momentum towards GT. That's when an out-of-syllabus Shashank Singh came and wreaked havoc in Ahmedabad.

Shashank produced a knock to remember for ages, but it was not easy for the 'mistaken identity' to pull off the miracle alone. When Jitesh Sharma was dismissed by Rashid Khan in the 16th over, GT were buoyed by confidence, but it did not last long as Punjab's Impact Player Ashutosh Sharma also joined in the fun. The 25-year-old made a real impact in his IPL debut, scoring 31 runs off 17 balls, including three fours and a six.

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Who is Ashutosh Sharma, and what is his IPL salary?

An explosive batter known for his power-hitting, Ashutosh rose to prominence in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The Madhya Pradesh cricketer slammed an 11-ball half-century to break legendary Yuvraj Singh’s long-standing record for fastest fifty by an Indian in T20 cricket. 

The right-handed batter impressed IPL franchises with his aggressive play, and PBKS snapped up his services in the 2024 mini-auction. Ashutosh Sharma was acquired for a base price of INR 20 Lakh by the Punjab-based franchise, but given his potential, he is likely to fetch a bigger sum in the future as PBKS may consider him as a long-term investment.

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His impactful cameo under pressure caught the attention of the cricketing world. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness more such gritty knocks from the young batter in the upcoming matches of PBKS. Shikhar Dhawan and Co. have won two of the four matches they have played and are currently fifth in the points table.