Yuzvendra Chahal says he deserves Rs 18 crore after Punjab Kings auction win

Yuzvendra Chahal was bought by the Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. He expressed confidence in his worth, stating, "I deserve that." Chahal will play alongside Indian stars Arshdeep Singh and Shreyas Iyer, and coach Ricky Ponting. Chahal, a leading IPL wicket-taker, previously played for the Rajasthan Royals. He has taken 205 wickets in 160 matches, the highest in IPL history. His performance includes a Purple Cap-winning season in 2022 with 27 wickets. The Punjab Kings also acquired Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore and Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore. Chahal's move marks a significant change in his career after being released by Royal Challengers Bangalore before the 2022 season.