IPL 2023: KKR sign Delhi Capitals' marquee ₹10.75 Cr purchase in blockbuster all-cash deal

A few days before IPL 2023 trading window is set to close, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made a massive trade as y have reportedly signed fast bowler Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals (DC). 31-year-old, who is currently a part of Team India's ODI squad for series against New Zealand, was bought by DC at 2022 IPL mega auction for a whopping Rs 10.75 crores.

KKR sign Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals

According to ESPNcricinfo, Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals in a blockbuster all-cash deal. report adds that likes of Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings were also interested in signing 31-year-old, but DC did t retreat.

Thakur ended his stint with DC with a decent performance as he picked up 15 wickets in 14 matches, but was a bit too expensive with an ecomy of 9.79. He also contributed with bat as he scored 120 runs at a strike rate of almost 138. After successfully signing Thakur during IPL trading window, KKR will hope that Team India fast bowler can deliver for team in upcoming season.

KKR have been most active team in trading window as Thakur was third player y signed. Previously, y had acquired services of star New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and Afghanistan wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans, in what was ar all-cash deal.