Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Sarfaraz Khan Joins CSK After Rs 75 Lakh Auction Bid
Sarfaraz Khan, a cricket player from India, was bought by the Chennai Super Kings team in the IPL auction for Rs 75 lakh.
He was very happy and thanked CSK for giving him a second chance.
Sarfaraz has played for other IPL teams before and has also played for India in Test matches.
He recently lost weight to improve his fitness and performed well in a domestic tournament called the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
He promised that CSK will win the IPL title in 2026.
Sarfaraz Khan was acquired by CSK for Rs 75 lakh in the IPL mini auction.
He had previously been unsold in the first round of the auction.
Sarfaraz recently underwent a significant body transformation, losing 17 kgs in three months.
He performed well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 73 runs off 22 balls.
Sarfaraz expressed his gratitude to CSK and promised to help them win the 2026 IPL title.
- Who
- Sarfaraz Khan, a former India batter and current CSK player
- What
- Sarfaraz Khan was bought by CSK for Rs 75 lakh in the IPL mini auction
- When
- The auction took place yesterday in Abu Dhabi
- Where
- Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To boost his chances in the IPL and potentially the national team
- Player
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Team
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Auction Price
- Rs 75 lakh
- Previous Teams
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Performance
- 73 runs off 22 balls
- IPL Career Runs
- 585+ runs
- IPL Strike Rate
- 130
- Test Matches for India
- 6
