Updated On: 21 January, 2024 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The former cricketer and commentator said that the Punjab Kings previously had just one Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh- this might be the reason, the franchise was looking for an Indian bowler who can bowl with him and in death overs as well

Harshal Patel, Aakash Chopra (Pic: AFP/File Pic)
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra stated that Punjab Kings went for Harshal Patel because the franchise needed an experienced Indian bowler to bowl along with their star speedster Arshdeep Singh.
During the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Dubai last year, the Punjab franchise toppled the Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants with a prize of Rs 11.75 crores for Harshal`s skills.