Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Gujarat Titans' middle-order performance, particularly focusing on Shahrukh Khan, who has not consistently delivered as a finisher in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since his debut in 2021, Shahrukh has played 56 matches, scoring 736 runs at a strike rate of 148.09, indicating potential but a lack of impactful contributions. Ahead of their match against the Delhi Capitals, Ashwin noted the team's limited resources, suggesting that they should consider adding experienced overseas player Jason Holder to enhance their batting options. He emphasized the need for a reliable backup for Shahrukh, as the team is short on Indian batting talent. Additionally, Ashwin praised Delhi Capitals' skipper Axar Patel, calling him possibly the best left-arm spinner in T20 cricket, while also recommending that he develop more strategies against left-handed batters.