Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:58pm on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday Sports
Sarfaraz Khan secured an IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings for Rs 75 lakh at the 2026 mini-auction, returning after missing two seasons. The Mumbai batter went unsold initially but was picked up hours after smashing 77 off 22 balls against Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Despite a solid Test debut last year, Sarfaraz was excluded from India's 2025 Test squads, prompting him to shed five kilograms and transform his fitness. He's scored 329 runs in seven SMAT matches at a 203.08 strike rate. Prithvi Shaw also found redemption as Delhi Capitals re-signed him for Rs 75 lakh after releasing him two years ago, despite disciplinary issues and inconsistent form with new team Maharashtra.(PC: PTI)
