IPL auction: Mohammed Shami goes to Gujarat Titans
What's the story
Senior Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami was purchased by Gujarat Titans in the mega Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction on Saturday. Shami, who was released by Punjab Kings, did a commendable job of late in the tournament. The former Delhi Capitals bowler was one of the 10 marquee players in the auction list. He was bought for a whopping Rs. 6.25 crore.
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Shami's IPL stats
In 79 career IPL matches, Shami has claimed 79 wickets at 30.40. Shami's best performance in the IPL has come in the last three seasons where he claimed 19, 20, and 19 scalps respectively. He has a best bowling performance of 3/15 in the IPL. Shami has an overall economy rate of 8.62. He will lend a leadership voice for his new side.
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Shami was bought by PBKS in IPL 2019 auction
Shami was bought by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2019 auction. The right-arm pacer attracted an intense bidding war between defending Chennai Super Kings and Punjab. However, with a limited price purse, CSK lost the player to Punjab for Rs 4.8 crore.
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Shami will aim to lend his voice for the Titans
Shami will aim to lend his voice for the Titans. He will be their leading pacer and a lot will revolve around him. Shami is a champion white-ball specialist, who of late has shown his pedigree in the cash-rich league.