Image Source : IPLT20.COM Hasan, who was a part of the KKR squad in each their title-winning run, was roped in for INR 3.20 crore whereas in addition they managed to get a back-up wicketkeeping choice in Sheldon Jackson
Two-time Indian Premier League winner Kolkata Knight Riders roped in three gamers on Thursday on the IPL 2021 public sale in Chennai, which included the return of Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan after seven years. And added veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh, within the penultimate spherical of the bidding, at his base value of INR 2 crore after the offie had gone unsold within the first spherical.
Hasan, who was a part of the KKR squad in each their title-winning run, was roped in for INR 3.20 crore whereas in addition they managed to get a back-up wicketkeeping choice in Sheldon Jackson, at his base value of INR 20 lakh, having launched Nikhil Naik.
KKR additionally roped in Vaibhav Rawal, Karun Nair and all-rounder Ben Cutting, all at their base value of INR 20 lakh, 50 lakh and 75 lakh respectively.
“It is about fine tuning this time. Shahrukh Khan’s advice was just to go and get who you want. Shakib was part of our team when we won twice, so he’s kind of a lucky charm. Nice to have Sheldon Jackson back too”, stated Jahnavi Mehta.
KKR, like Delhi Capitals, had retained their core staff forward o the mini-auction, releasing – Tom Banton, Nikhil Naik, Chris Green, Siddhesh Lad, M Siddharth, Harry Gurney.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Tim Seifert (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Rinku Singh, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun CV, Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Sandeep Warrier, Prasidh Krishna
Today’s buys: Shakib Al Hasan (INR 3.20 Cr), Sheldon Jackson (INR 20 L), Vaibhav Arora (INR 20 L), Karun Nair (INR 50 L), Harbhajan Singh (INR 2 Cr), Ben Cutting (INR 75 L), Venkatesh Iyer (INR 20 L), Pawan Negi (INR 50 L)
Purse Remaining: INR 3.20 cr
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