"Saw Musheer Khan's Name And...": PBKS' New Recruit Suryansh Shedge Recalls IPL Mega Auctions

Punjab Kings (PBKS) youngster Suryansh Shedge will display his talent in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shedge, added by the franchise at the auction last year in November, grabbed the headlines with his unbeaten 36-run innings in 15 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final to help Mumbai clinch the trophy. The right-handed batter, who debuted this season for Mumbai, believes playing under Shreyas Iyer again will make it easier for him to adjust to the IPL.

"If you track the record of Punjab Kings over the past few years, they always invest in new talent. And they scout the domestic circuit closely. I am really excited to be a part of the franchise. Shreyas bhaiya being the Captain makes it easier because he is a familiar face," Shedge said, as quoted from a release by PBKS.

Suryansh will also join hands with his Mumbai teammate Musheer and recalled the day Punjab picked both players. On the second day of the IPL Auctions, the all-rounder was on a bus to the team hotel after a training session when he began streaming the auctions on his phone.

"I saw Musheer Khan's name and knew I would be coming up shortly. Punjab Kings bought him, so I was really excited. I was just about to call him, but my name appeared, so I stopped. Punjab Kings raised the paddle, and we all celebrated on the bus. The first call I received was Musheer's, as we both will play for the same team," the 21-year-old said.

After a call with his parents, Suryansh was congratulated by his Mumbai teammates, including Iyer, at the dining table, and he was dubbed 'Punjab da Munda' by his Mumbai teammates. Now, the domestic star is eager to make an impact with Punjab and entertain the fans.

"Whatever the team needs, I am there. I will