| Shahrukh Khan Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 27, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Shahrukh Khan is an Indian cricketer who shot to fame as he was bought by the Punjab Kings in the IPL auction in February 2021, ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League.
Born Name
Masood Shahrukh Khan
Nick Name
Shahrukh
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality
Education
Shahrukh Khan studied at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School located in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India.
Occupation
Cricketer
Family
- Father – Masood (Former club cricketer, Has also worked in the leather business)
- Mother – Lubna (Has run a boutique in Chennai)
Batting
Right-hand bat
Bowling
Right-arm off-break
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Impressive game skills
Shahrukh Khan Facts
- He was named after the Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan.
- He grew up in Velachery, Chennai.
- Shahrukh Khan has also been a swimming champion at the junior level.
- On February 27, 2014, he made his List A debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2013–14 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- Shahrukh had to wait for a few years to make his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on December 6, 2018.
- He is a die-hard Rajinikanth fan.
- In February 2022, during the IPL 2022 mega auction, Khan was purchased by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for INR 9 crore. He was bought for 22.5 times his base price (which was INR 40 lakhs). He was the second-most expensive (uncapped player) buy for any team during the IPL 2022 mega auction.
- During the IPL 2024 auction, Shahrukh was bought by Gujarat Titans for INR 7.4 crore. He received INR 1.6 crore less than what he received for the IPL 2023 (INR 9 crore).
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