IPL 2024: Five teams that can target Shardul Thakur in IPL mini auction 2024
Shardul Thakur is back in the market after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders. The 32-year-old has seen his IPL career flounder ever since his release from Chennai Super Kings. Ahead of the IPL 2024 Mini Auction, the Indian star has priced himself at INR 2 Crores. While the base price sounds too steep, Shardul Thakur has a lot of attributes that can help the side that picks him.
Here we take a closer look at the five teams that can target Shardul Thakur during the IPL mini auctions.
#1. Royal Challengers Bangalore –
Royal Challengers Bangalore will have their eyes on Shardul Thakur during the IPLMini Auctions. Faf Du Plessis would love to have a utility player who could bowl four overs and score some runs. RCB is looking for someone to replace Harshal Patel and there is no better alternative than Shardul Thakur.
#2. Chennai Super Kings –
Shardul Thakur would love to make a return to the Chennai Super Kings during the IPL Mini Auctions. The 32-year-old had a largely successful time under MS Dhoni and the India Star would love a reunion with the men in yellow.
#3. Lucknow Super Giants –
KL Rahul and his side lack an Indian fast bowling all-rounder and this is where Shardul Thakur comes into the equation. The 32-year-old has a lot to offer and the surface in Lucknow might be the perfect fit for Shardul Thakur’s bowling. Lucknow Super Giants have very little money left but a move for Shardul Thakur might prove to be smart.
#4. Sunrisers Hyderabad –
Yet another team that is looking to make a huge statement during IPL Mini auctions. Signing Shardul Thakur may not be the statement they will be looking to make. Singing the 32-year-old Indian star could turn out to be a shrewd business for the 2016 IPL winners.
45. Kolkata Knight Riders –
Gautam Gambhir has always loved hard-working players and Shardul Thakur certainly fits the bill. Even though KKR had let Thakur go ahead with the IPL Mini Auctions, the two-time IPL winners may want to go back for him. Shardul Thakur had an indifferent IPL 2023 but he has a lot more value as shown during his blistering 68 vs RCB last year.
