Here's why Punjab Kings did not retain Shahrukh Khan for IPL 2022
The eight existing franchises of the Indian Premier League announced their respective lists of players released and retained before the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League mega auction.
The decisions taken by the Punjab Kings have shocked many fans. They have decided to retain only two players from their IPL 2021 squad, namely Mayank Agarwal and Arshdeep Singh. Neither KL Rahul nor Shahrukh Khan has been retained by the Punjab Kings team management.
While reports had already hinted that KL Rahul will part ways with the Punjab Kings after the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League, Shahrukh Khan’s release surprised the fans because he was impressive in IPL 2021 and recently won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by hitting a last-ball six.
According to Times of India reporter K Shriniwas Rao, both Shahrukh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi have clearly said no to the Punjab Kings team.
“Punjab have had yet another disappointing week & this time when they head into the auction they better go with a 'plan'. Shahrukh Khan has clearly said no to Priety Zinta and Bishnoi also has his plans. Both have refused to stay. Mayank and Arshdeep have a challenge on hands,” he wrote on Twitter.
Punjab have had yet another disappointing week & this time when they head into the auction they better go with a 'plan'. Shahrukh Khan has clearly said no to Priety Zinta and Bishnoi also has his plans. Both have refused to stay. Mayank and Arshdeep have a challenge on hands.
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) November 30, 2021
Will Punjab Kings sign Shahrukh Khan at IPL Auction 2022?
Shahrukh Khan is one of the best finishers in India, especially in the shorter formats right now. There is no reason why he will not earn a contract worth more than INR 4 crore at the IPL Mega Auction 2022.
Teams like Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and others would have interest in his services. It will be interesting to see if the Punjab Kings are able to sign Shahrukh Khan again or will he join a new franchise at IPL Auction 2022.