Shardul Thakur reunited with MS Dhoni-led CSK as the 5-time champions fended off bidding wars for the India all-rounder. Indian all-rounder makes a comeback to Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024. Shardul Thakur entered auction with Rs 2 crore base price and was sold for Rs 4 crore to CSK.
Apart from KKR and CSK, Thakur has also played for Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab. In 86 appearances in the IPL, Thakur has scored 286 runs and scalped 89 wickets at an average of 28.76.
Shardul Thakur IPL Price 2024:
Chennai Super Kings bought Shardul Thakur for Rs 4 crore. The auction for the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL-2024) is being held for the first time outside India at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. One of the names of players for IPL-2024 auction is Shardul Thakur. Shardul Thakur was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore for the IPL-2024 auction.
Shardul Thakur with CSK Team
Shardul as the standout acquisition for the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings, at the IPL 2024 auction. Thakur, having played three seasons with CSK, went under the hammer and Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 10.50 crore. Later, DC traded him to Kolkata Knight Riders, who released him before the IPL 2024 retention deadline last month.
Speaking to Jio Cinema, Singh emphasized that CSK secured Thakur at an excellent price, highlighting his ability. Thakur was signed by CSK for Rs 4 crore after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders.
“I believe Shardul is a valuable addition due to his skills as an Indian fast bowler with variations and his significant contribution to batting. Given these factors, the Chennai Super Kings acquired him at a favourable price. In my opinion, CSK could have allocated a bit more budget for Shardul,” Singh said.
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Shardul Thakur IPL Career:
Chennai Super Kings bought Shardul Thakur for Rs 4 crore in Dubai IPL Auction 2024.In an IPL career that began in 2015, Shardul has played for three – Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Having been traded to KKR from DC last season, Thakur did not have the best of seasons, picking up 7 wickets in 11 games last year at a poor economy rate of 10.48 runs per over. Having said that, he slammed a match-winning half-century in one game, and also had to battle injuries.
A seasoned campaigner in IPL with eight seasons worth of experience, he has taken 89 wickets at an average of 28.76 and an economy rate of 9.16 runs per over in 86 games. In the international arena, Thakur has 33 wickets and 69 runs to his name in 25 T20Is. His ability to provide crucial breakthroughs and emerge as a match-winner when least expected to is what makes him a rare talent.
Shardul Thakur IPL 2018-2021 Period:
Thakur was part of the Super Kings setup for four seasons spanning the 2018-2021 period, in which the team made three finals and won two of them. He played an instrumental role in their triumph in 2021 in particular, finishing as the joint third-highest wicket-taker for the season with 21 wickets at 25.09 apiece. Considering his prior experience with the franchise, both the player and the team will have a factor of comfort as he returns to familiar surroundings.
This ought to extract the best out of Thakur, who has struggled in the last two seasons of the league with just 22 wickets at an economy rate of 9.99. Bowling at the MA Chidambaram Stadium could also help him, given the longer boundary dimensions and the tacky surface that could bring his cutters into play. Going back to a player well-versed with the DNA of the franchise, at just ₹4 crore, seems to be a shrewd move by CSK at the IPL 2024 Auction.
Why Shardul is called Lord Thakur?
Shardul Thakur ranks among a rare breed of players who can alone change the course of the game. Nicknamed “Lord Shardul”, the Indian all-rounder can make the ball talk with his exceptional variation. He got the moniker “Lord” after strong show in the 2022 Johannesburg Test against South Africa.
FAQ:
Who bought Shardul Thakur in IPL?
Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur was signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. Four crores in the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday.
What is Shardul Thakur IPL Price 2024?
Shardul entered auction with Rs 2 crore base price and was sold for Rs 4 crore to CSK.
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