Shahrukh Khan struck 33 runs off 15 balls to help Tamil Nadu lift the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by defeating Karnataka in the final. It was an incredible show by the middle-order batsman. At one point, the defending champions seemed lost in the chase. After his stunning show in the final of SMAT, Shahrukh Khan talks about MS Dhoni‘s advice which helped him in putting on the show.
Shahrukh Khan talks about MS Dhoni’s advice
There have been a lot of comparisons running around between Shahrukh Khan and MS Dhoni. MS Dhoni is an ideal template of a finisher and the Tamil Nadu all-rounder excelled in the role recently. He even said that MSD helped him chase the target.
Speaking to the Indian Express, Shahrukh Khan said, “He gave me a clear picture of the finisher’s role and asked me to believe whatever you are doing on that particular day is right, because you are the best judge, and only you know what is running inside your mind when chasing.”
Shahrukh Khan could expect an India cap soon
Team India has had trouble finding a good finisher in recent months. Hardik Pandya has not been in form and with India not having a good backup for him, the team has been troubled in recent days. Hence, there is scope for a new finisher to find a place in the squad.
After a decent outing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021, the stocks have risen for Shahrukh after his show in the final of SMAT. He can also bowl a bit of off-break, which will further increase his value. Hence, Team India might consider him giving him his debut. With the mega-auctions coming up, Shahrukh is certain to be in demand. He is young and teams can invest in his hitting ability for the future.
