Top 10 funny memes as KKR trade in Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made some interesting moves during the trade window, roping in Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz ahead of the IPL 2023 mini-auction next month.

Ferguson and Gurbaz were traded from reigning champions Gujarat Titans (GT) while Thakur joined from Delhi Capitals (DC).

The Kolkata-based franchise had a disappointing IPL 2022 campaign, finishing seventh in the points table. Ahead of the new season, KKR appointed Chandrakant Pandit as the head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum, who left the franchise at the end of last season.

The Knight Riders came in for heavy criticism for their poor decisions at the 2022 IPL mega-auction after assembling an imbalanced and inexperienced squad. Under the new coaching regime, KKR have tried to rectify their selection mistakes by acquiring the services of quality players in the trade window.

Fans expressed mixed emotions about KKR's latest trade decisions. Few felt that the franchise made smart choices while others thought they spent too much money on trade acquisitions.

Here are some of the best memes on the matter:

KnightRidersXtra

@KRxtra

Your reactions on the Shardul Thakur trade.

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Your reactions on the Shardul Thakur trade. 👇 https://t.co/4fyy4UJXcR

Vishal S S Mehra

@weshalltalkcric

Only Shardul Thakur could take on the mantle of both being a Lord and a Knight. He is the real one man army - MASS.

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Only Shardul Thakur could take on the mantle of both being a Lord and a Knight. He is the real one man army - MASS. https://t.co/KZEdeuimxK

A R N A V🏏

@Cricket_Arnav

@CricCrazyJohns KKR ahead of IPL mini auction:

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@CricCrazyJohns KKR ahead of IPL mini auction: https://t.co/QJv5mEtmiN

Aljeh

@Aljeh5

#kkr walo, Imagine Lord #Shardulthakur , Lord Umesh and #LockieFerguson having a bad day at Field, #ipl #ipl2023

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#kkr walo, Imagine Lord #Shardulthakur , Lord Umesh and #LockieFerguson having a bad day at Field, #ipl #ipl2023 https://t.co/5yrE6zKkSN

Elza Laura

@Elza33099071

Shardul thakur , Umesh Yadav ,lucky Ferguson and Mistri Varun in one team
Le opponent team after 20 overs #IPLAuction

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Shardul thakur , Umesh Yadav ,lucky Ferguson and Mistri Varun in one team
Le opponent team after 20 overs ⬇️ #IPLAuction https://t.co/l3TiVsG6FV

Ashutosh Srivastava

@kingashu1008

Shardul Thakur in IPL 2023 be like
#Shardulthakur #IPL2023

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Shardul Thakur in IPL 2023 be like🔥
#Shardulthakur #IPL2023
https://t.co/9aC5wwyaH6

Armaan Khan

@ArmaanK914

@CricCrazyJohns KKR finally making right moves before an IPL season 🥺🥺

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@CricCrazyJohns KKR finally making right moves before an IPL season 🥺🥺 https://t.co/up6lPjbpMK

Sagar

@SRKsArmour

Venky Mysore before doing andhadhun trades
#ShardulThakur #KKR #IPL2023

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Venky Mysore before doing andhadhun trades 💔😭
#ShardulThakur #KKR #IPL2023 https://t.co/7jyyKkk14r

Sagar

@SRKsArmour

KKR to their playoffs chances even before the auction
#ShardulThakur #KKR
#IPL2023
#

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KKR to their playoffs chances even before the auction 💔😭
#ShardulThakur #KKR
#IPL2023
# https://t.co/ptpEH2GEsS

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Shardul Thakur selected in the Indian squad for the ODI series against New Zealand

Shardul Thakur was part of the traveling reserves of Team India during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2022 Down Under. He will now travel to New Zealand for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the Kiwis.

Team India's tour of New Zealand commences on November 18 with the first T20I of the three-match series in Wellington. Thakur is not part of the T20I squad.

The ODI series will begin on November 25 with the opening contest set to take place in Auckland. Hamilton and Christchurch will host the next two games on November 27 and 30.

ODI squad for New Zealand tour: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rishabh Pant (VC), Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.

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