In a riveting turn of events at the IPL 2024 auction hosted at Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena, Harshal Patel, formerly with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, found a new home with the Punjab Kings. The seasoned India pacer, released by RCB before the auction, drew fervent attention from multiple franchises, ultimately landing a staggering deal worth 11.75 crores with Punjab Kings, who fiercely competed against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants for his signature.
Patel, who initially entered the auction with a base price of 2 crores, witnessed an intense bidding war among the franchises. Despite a slightly subdued performance in the 2023 IPL season, where he secured 14 wickets at an economy rate of 9.66, RCB’s decision to release him was also fueled by strategic reshuffling under the helm of their new head coach, Andy Flower. This restructuring saw surprising releases like Josh Hazelwood and Wanindu Hasaranga while acquiring Cameron Green in a hefty trade deal worth Rs 17.5 crores from the Mumbai Indians.
Harshal Patel showed gratitude while departing
Harshal Patel responded to his departure from RCB with humility and appreciation. Taking to social media, he conveyed a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude for the support and cherished moments during his tenure with the Bangalore-based franchise. Patel conveyed his gratitude for the unforgettable journey, highlighting the fond memories created and signaling his positive outlook as he embarks on a new chapter in his career.
This turn of events marks a significant transition for Patel, who, despite a recent dip in form, has shown resilience and a strong resolve, drawing immense interest from Punjab Kings and ultimately finding a new team to further bolster his career in the IPL circuit. Here’s how ‘X’ user reacted to Punjab Kings bagging Harshal Patel in the closely fought bidding war.
Here’s how ‘X’ reacted to Harshal Patel being sold to Punjab Kings:
Harshal Patel goes under the hammer , goes to PBKS for ₹11.75 crore #IPLAuction #IPL2024Auction #iplauction2024 #HarshalPatel @KINGS11PUNJAB pic.twitter.com/VEbmbn0H9g
— revathypranav (@revathyspeaks) December 19, 2023
Harshal Patel, at 11.75 crore for Punjab, may well be a tad expensive #iplauction2024
— Adv Rajat prajapati 🧑🎓🧑✈️ (@rajat9565) December 19, 2023
Harshal Patel going for so much money makes sense, Would be useful in the death in big grounds/Slow pitches
— Nik (@lCONlK) December 19, 2023
Why is Harshal Patel worth 11.75cr?
Expecting Punjab Kings to finish at the bottom 😂😂
— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) December 19, 2023
How tf Rachin Ravindra went for 1.5 only but asses like harshal Patel for 11.75😭😭
— Weil (@Jackyaarkyun) December 19, 2023
Punjab buying harshal Patel for 11.75 cr 🧑🏻🦯#iplauction2024 #harshalpatel pic.twitter.com/3e3d5uVPbn
— Karthik (@dnskarthik03) December 19, 2023
Till now Coetzee,Rachin,Hasranga,Head have been a steal!!!
Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel got more than they deserved I guess.#iplauction2024 #IPLAuctiononJioCinema
— Cricket_crazzzyy 🇮🇳 (@shrish_xoxo) December 19, 2023
No way Bumrah is getting 12cr & Surya 8cr while Harshal Patel gets 11.75cr😭. If bumrah and Surya comes in auction both are going between 20-25cr.
Highly underpaid #iplauction2024 #IPLAuctiononJioCinema #IPLAuction #IPL2024Auction #harshalpatel #cummins
— Rishabh (@iamrishabhNP) December 19, 2023
PBKS bought Harshal Patel for 11.75 crores!#IPLAuction #IPL2024Auction waste #iplauction2024
— Overthinker (@Arif27610638) December 19, 2023
12 Crores for Harshal Patel and Bumrah is retained for 10 Crores 🥲#iplauction2024 #IPL2024Auction
— Shashank (@Shashank97says) December 19, 2023
Harshal Patel in IPL over the years pic.twitter.com/XNJMFP1jB9
— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) December 19, 2023
Harshal patel at 11.75 crores
Zinta masterclass already started
— Rashid khan (@rashidullah197) December 19, 2023
Purple Patel is set to wear the Punjab Kings jersey in the IPL 2024 after being bagged for a whopping amount of 11.75 Cr. pic.twitter.com/5p77CYZ8tg
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) December 19, 2023
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