Why didn't Sarfaraz Khan play in IPL 2024?

Sarfaraz Khan is an up-and-coming Test player for India, with a remarkable debut where he scored a fastest fifty in his first Test match. One of the most talented players in the domestic circuit, he earned his place in the Indian cricket team after putting in outstanding performances over the last few years. After Shubman Gill's absence from the IND vs NZ game, Sarfaraz was given a place in the squad. However, Sarfaraz did not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Why did he miss the most prestigious league and will he take part in the mega auction of IPL 2025? Let's discuss the options.

Why didn't Sarfaraz Khan play in IPL 2024?

Sarfaraz had remained unsold in the IPL 2024 auction where he was available in the December auction at his base price of INR 20 lakh. Still no team has selected him for the auction and he has not been sold. Sarfaraz was a Test player and has less experience in the fast-paced T20 format.

Sarfaraz Khan became the youngest player to be picked by a franchise during the 2015 IPL auction when Royal Challengers Bangalore signed him. He spent four seasons under the leadership of Virat Kohli.

In the 2019 IPL auction, Punjab Kings (PBKS) acquired Sarfaraz for INR 25 Lakhs and the franchise retained him for the 2020 season. In 2019, Sarfaraz appeared in eight matches and scored 180 runs.

Will Sarfaraz Khan play in IPL 2025?

Sarfaraz Khan could get a bid for this team as he is now an international player and teams could invest in him to experiment if he can play in the shortest format of the game the way he plays Test cricket.

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