Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans in trade talks over Ashutosh Sharma

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans are in talks over a possible trade involving Ashutosh Sharma, Cricketkeeda reported. The IPL retention deadline is November 17. The franchises are discussing a deal that may involve a fast bowler moving in the opposite direction.

Ashutosh Sharma Emerges as Potential Trade Target for Gujarat Titans

Ashutosh has built a reputation as a dependable finisher for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. Last season he scored 171 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of over 180. Delhi acquired him for INR 3.8 crore at the mega auction two years ago. He is currently representing Gujarat in domestic cricket after switching from Madhya Pradesh earlier this year.

Gujarat Titans have a strong group of fast bowlers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Gurnoon Brar, Kulwant Khejroliya and Ishant Sharma. Lucknow Super Giants also have considerable pace-bowling depth, with Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Yadav, Akash Singh and Arjun Tendulkar among their options. Both franchises could therefore explore squad adjustments to address their batting requirements.

According to Cricbuzz, Gujarat Titans had approached Delhi Capitals a couple of months ago to enquire about Ashutosh. However, the Capitals did not respond immediately to the proposal.

Delhi Capitals are a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Delhi that competes in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by GMR Group and JSW Sports. Its home ground is Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The team is captained by Axar Patel. It first appeared in their first IPL final in 2020 against Mumbai Indians.

With the November 17 deadline approaching, Ashutosh’s name adds another potential deal to the growing list of IPL trade discussions. However, no agreement involving the Delhi batter has been confirmed yet.

Sources

• Khel Now

• cricketkeeda.in

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