India, April 8 -- Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a close look at Gujarat Titans' middle-order concerns, pointing out that the side finds itself in a tricky spot with no clear alternative to Shahrukh Khan, who has yet to fully deliver on expectations. GT have persisted with Shahrukh over the past few seasons, trusting him to play the finisher's role, but the returns haven't quite matched the faith shown in him.

In domestic cricket, Shahrukh has built a reputation as a dependable lower-order hitter, known for scoring quick runs towards the end. However, that consistency has been harder to come by in the IPL. Since his debut in 2021, he has played 56 matches, scoring 736 runs at a strike rate of 148.09 - numbers that hint at his ability, but...