When you are SRK, you are expected to deliver blockbusters. Tamil Nadu cricketer Shahrukh Khan has also earned a reputation that puts him in positions where he is expected to produce blockbuster finishes.
Having made it a habit in domestic T20 tournaments and having shown glimpses of it in the Indian Premier League, Shahrukh Khan is honing his skills ahead of his ‘very, very good’ new journey in the T20 league. The 28-year-old big-hitter was bought by 2022 champions Gujarat Titans for IPL 2024 Rs 7.40 crore, making him one of the costliest uncapped buys yet again on the auction table.Â
Shahrukh Khan is certain that the Gujarat Titans stint couldn’t have come at a better time. Known for backing their talents, especially the local stars, Gujarat Titans are expected to fill in the void left by their former captain Hardik Pandya with multiple resources, and Shahrukh Khan is expected to be one of them.
Known for his ability to get into action from the word go, Shahrukh Khan spent 3 years with Punjab Kings where he attracted the attention of the world.
Finishing is a thankless job in cricket, according to the title-winning Lyca Kovai Kings captain. With the T20 game being looked at as the face of innovation in cricket, the demand for finishers, those who arguably do the toughest job in the format, has been as high as ever. Staying in the present and not worrying about ‘outside noise’ is very important to thrive in the role, according to the Tamil Nadu cricketer.Â
“The role that I play, you can’t think what people are thinking about you because, more often than not, it’s a role where you would not succeed more than 30 percent. It’s that tough a role. On the days you succeed, people will keep you really high. But, on the days, you don’t succeed, you’re literally on the ground,” Shahrukh Khan told indiatoday.in.Â