Shahrukh Khan

Originating from Chennai, Shahrukh Khan, inspired by his father Masood Khan, delved into the realm of cricket, representing teams such as Lyca Kovai Kings and Ruby Kanchi Warriors. With a towering height of 6 feet 6 inches, Shahrukh exhibited early promise in age-group cricket for Tamil Nadu. Despite facing a setback in the 2016 U-19 World Cup selection, his omission proved to be a turning point as he swiftly found recognition in the Vijay Hazare Trophy later that year.

His adept big-hitting skills, unveiled during the 2020-21 season, captured the attention of IPL franchises, resulting in a substantial deal at the 2021 Auction with Punjab Kings and continued until 2023, after which he made a significant move to Gujarat Titans in the 2024 IPL auction. The franchise secured his services with a commendable bid of 7.4 crore.

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Shahrukh Khan Career:

Domestic career

Shahrukh Khan showcased his cricket prowess in domestic competitions, representing Tamil Nadu across various age levels, including U-16, U-19, and U-22. His List-A debut for the senior Tamil Nadu team came on February 27, 2014, against Goa at Alur. Despite not getting a chance to bat, Shahrukh’s team secured a 123-run target with an outstanding bowling performance.

In his 25 List-A matches, Khan amassed 484 runs at an impressive average of 44, maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 110.75. Transitioning to T20 cricket, he made a memorable debut for Tamil Nadu against Goa at Visakhapatnam on April 1, 2014, contributing a quick 21 runs from eight balls.

Having played 31 T20 matches, Shahrukh accumulated 293 runs in 23 innings, boasting a striking 131.39. While he graced List-A and T20 formats in 2014, his maiden first-class appearance for Tamil Nadu occurred in 2018 against Kerala. Shahrukh’s impactful performance, scoring 92 runs in the first innings and 34 in the second, played a pivotal role in Tamil Nadu’s victory by 151 runs.

As of April 2021, his first-class cricket record stands at 231 runs, including 21 fours and three sixes. Notably, in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy, Khan displayed his prowess by scoring 194 runs against Delhi in the opening round. Notably, he demonstrated his bowling skills in the TNPL 2023, emerging as the highest wicket-taker with 17 scalps in nine games, boasting an economy rate of 6.66. 

Shahrukh Khan IPL Career

In his IPL career so far, Shahrukh Khan has participated in 33 matches, accumulating 426 runs at an average of 20.29. His highest score in the IPL stands at 47 runs, complemented by 26 fours and 28 sixes. During the 2024 IPL Auction, the Gujarat franchise secured Shahrukh Khan’s services for Rs 7.40 Cr. In his last IPL appearance in May 2023 against Rajasthan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India, Shahrukh showcased his batting prowess, scoring 41 runs off 23 balls. He had a strike rate of 160+ in 2023 but struggled for consistency. 

Shahrukh Khan International Career

For India’s Twenty20 International (T20I) home series against the West Indies in January 2022, Khan was one of two standby players in the team.