IPL Auction LIVE: Gujarat Titans Sign Ashok Sharma for ₹90 Lakh After Intense Bidding War
Ashok Sharma attracts a fierce bidding war before Gujarat Titans step in and sign the youngster for ₹90 lakh at the IPL auction.
Ashok Sharma celebrates after being picked by Gujarat Titans during a heated IPL auction battle.
At the IPL Auction, Ashok Sharma was the player who caught everyone's attention and made the franchises very interested before ultimately the Gujarat Titans (GT) bought him for ₹90 lakh.
The moment Ashok Sharma's name was announced, the two bidders for him were the past two champions - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - which demonstrated the great anticipation from the young player. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals (RR) quickly joined the auction and changed it from a two-way to a three-way fight.
Although CSK eventually opted for withdrawal, KKR and RR still kept on lifting the bid higher as they were each trying to add the qualities of depth and versatility to their squads. Just when it appeared that the fight might indeed be very close, Gujarat Titans surprised all by raising their paddle decisively and entering the race late.
GT’s quick action turned out to be good for them as they ended up getting Ashok Sharma for ₹90 lakh, which also meant they would be having another Indian player with potential in their squad. The Titans’ action signaled their auction strategy of spotting the hidden gems and weakening their roster with the players of the future places.
There is already a lot of speculation about how Ashok Sharma would be integrated into the Titans’ plans for the coming IPL season, as yet another young star gets the opportunity to showcase his talent on the most significant T20 stage.
