Cricket
The uncapped player Shahrukh Khan was purchased for Rs. 5.25 crores by Punjab Kings.
Updated : Feb 18, 2021, 07:32 PM IST | Edited by : Karen Noronha
From Veer Zaara, Dil Se, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna to even Kal Ho Naa Ho...the on-screen Jodi of Preity Zinta and Shahrukh Khan had become rival on-field as the duo became IPL franchise owners of Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
However, in the ongoing mini-auction, Zaara got her Veer in her squad as she purchased Tamil Nadu's explosive batsman Shahrukh Khan for Rs. 5.25 crores.
The uncapped player drew oodles of bids starting with Delhi Capitals. Soon, Royal Challengers Bangalore joined in and there was no stopping to biding. IPL Auction 2021 Live
But once Delhi backed out, Punjab Kings joined the race and continued to bid for him. The one-time IPL finalists were keen to get his services and they made the winning bid worth Rs 5.25 crore.
Soon after Preity Zinta got her desired player, the internet went abuzz with memes of the two actors instead of the batsman.
Preity Zinta could've had Shahrukh Khan for free here and chose to pay 5.25 cr for him lmao noob pic.twitter.com/4ATRhX1s09
— that'sVatsshesaid (@VatsalMuchhala) February 18, 2021
Finally Priti Zinta gets Shahrukh khan In Ipl Auction #ShahRukhKhan #IPL2021Auction pic.twitter.com/qTSzO7JNbS
— Abhishek Agrawal (@abhi_a_agrawal) February 18, 2021
Shahrukh Khan goes to Punjab kings for 5.25 crores #IPLAuction2021 pic.twitter.com/T6VPrQRdNG
— Mr Popstacks Sa'nT osh (@PoppingSk) February 18, 2021
1998 - Dil Se: Loses SRK to Manisha Koirala
— Ameya - wear a (@i_am_ameya) February 18, 2021
2003 - Kal Ho Na Ho: Settles for Saif after wanting SRK
2004 - Veer Zara: Waits a lifetime for SRK to return
2021 - #IPLAuction: Bids 5.25 Cr to finally get her hands on Shahrukh Khan.
True love pic.twitter.com/JXDaOeYAst
Preity Zinta can't let go for Shahrukh Khan. Epic Love Story goes on even on the Auction Table. He's sold to PBKS for 5.25cr pic.twitter.com/LiXjORI96M
— Needhi (@Neeeeeeeedhi) February 18, 2021
The 25-year-old batsman Shahrukh Khan had played a key role in his team's recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph. His 19-ball 40 in the tournament's semi-final helped eliminated Himachal Pradesh, who at one stage were hoping to clinch the game. Interestingly, the TN's domestic stalwart was ignored at the last year's auction.