Yuzvendra Chahal, one of the greats of the IPL and the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, was sold to Punjab Kings for a massive INR 18 crore, again strengthening his position as one of the best leg-spinners in the game. Being currently out of the national fold notwithstanding, Chahal’s credentials for the IPL remain unchallenged, and that was surely something Punjab Kings found immense worth in. The new owners successfully outbid other teams such as SunRisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, and Chennai Super Kings during the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Yuzi Chahal Excited To Work With Ricky Ponting
In the 2022 auction, Chahal was sold to Rajasthan Royals at a price of INR 6.5 crore, but since he wasn’t retained before the mega auction, he went into the bidding with a base price of INR 2 crore. As soon as Punjab Kings bagged him, the 34-year-old was swift enough to state that he deserves what he got paid for and can be quoted speaking in full confidence about his skills. He was also ecstatic about working with Punjab head coach Ricky Ponting for the first time, an opportunity he is keen to look forward to.
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Chahal’s Stellar Record In IPL
Chahal is IPL’s first bowler to take more than 200 wickets, thus making him a league’s true legend. Punjab Kings on Day 1 of the auction further solidified their team with Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Nehal Wadhera, thus preparing a formidable team for the forthcoming season.
“I was very nervous. I had anxiety because whatever I was getting for the last three years, put together, I was getting it in one year. But, I think I deserve that. I am very excited.” Chahal spoke to JioCinema
‘I Deserve This’: Says Chahal
“I had a few hints. A few of my friends told me that I would go to Punjab Kings. But, I didn’t think about how much I would be solf for. I was thinking like ₹12-13 crore. Like you said, I deserve this,”
“I am very excited. There is Ponting sir. I will work with him for the first time, I will try and give my best. I am very excited. I have a very good bond with Shreyas Iyer. I will get to learn a lot from Ricky Ponting sir. And it’s near my home, it’s Chandigarh and before it was Jaipur,” he added.
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“Definitely, I played at Sawai Mansingh, I have played at the Chinnaswamy too. The impact player rule has come, so the boundaries matter. Earlier, when you conceded 40 in 4 overs, you felt bad. Now, you feel it’s part and parcel of the game.”
