IPL 2021: 5 Lesser known players to watch out for in the tournament
These players have every potential to spring a few surprises.
2. Shahrukh Khan
The 25-year-old Shahrukh Khan is one of the young players in Indian domestic cricket, who has excited fans and selectors in recent times. Since his debut for Tamil Nadu in 2014, Khan has been an important part of his state team. He is a hard-hitting lower-order batsman with the ability to bowl a little bit as well.
Ahead of the 2021 IPL auction, it was predicted that Shahrukh might get a team but the number of teams who showed interest in the 25-year-old all-rounder was just tremendous to see. He was finally roped in by Punjab Kings for INR 5.25 crores. He will add the crucial lower-order batting which Punjab didn’t have last season, and the balance in the playing XI.
Going by his stats, there is a lot to like about this young player. In 21 List A matches, he has 341 runs with an average of 42.62 and a strike-rate of 120. In T20s, his strike rate goes up to 132, but his experience in the shortest format is greater. He also played an important role in Tamil Nadu winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.
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