<p>Shashank Singh, who rose to fame in IPL 2024 as a finisher for Punjab Kings (PBKS), has left Chhattisgarh Cricket to move to Puducherry for the upcoming domestic season. The decision comes post alleged neglect from the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) towards the all-rounder. The state cricket association, while granting the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the player, has denied any further comments on the matter. Shashank, meanwhile, has alleged non-clarity as the main reason for his switch.</p><h2>Why Shashank Singh left Chhattisgarh for Puducherry?</h2><p>Speaking to the ESPCricinfo, Shashank revealed: "They didn't have a proper explanation for why I was excluded from the [2026] Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League. They didn't tell me why I wasn't considered for the conditioning camp for the state probables.</p><p>"I'm not saying you give me preferential treatment, but someone who won the BCCI award for the best domestic white-ball allrounder [for 2023-24] at least deserves some clarity, not ridicule."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mirabai-chanu-reveals-challenges-faced-to-win-historic-third-consecutive-weightlifting-gold-in-commonwealth-games-1785819616309">Mirabai Chanu reveals challenges faced to win historic third consecutive weightlifting gold in Commonwealth Games</a></p><h2>What did Chhattisgarh Cricket say about Shashank's allegations?</h2><p>The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) declined to comment on the matter, but confirmed granting the NOC to Shashank as reported by the ESPNCricinfo.</p><p>"The player had requested the NOC, which has been issued. Whatever else he has said are his views, and the association doesn't want to make any further comment on the matter," the state board said.</p><h2>What started the trouble between Shashak and state board?</h2><p>Shashank said that the issues first started coming up in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season when he went off the field due to shoulder strain while fielding against Mumbai. The all-rounder also alleged being accused of not being committed enough during the white-ball domestic season as well.</p><h2>What next for Shashank?</h2><p>The all-rounder is 33-year-old and is currently the vice captain of PBKS under skipper Shreyas Iyer. He had had a bumper IPL 2024 which prompted his retention ahead of the IPL 2025. Shashank repaid the faith by helping the team reach the final where they ended up as runners-up ater losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In IPL 2026, Shashank did not play up to the expectation and would now be focusing on white-ball only in the domestic season to find the consistency.</p>

Shashank said that the issues first started coming up in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season when he went off the field due to shoulder strain while fielding against Mumbai. The all-rounder also alleged being accused of not being committed enough during the white-ball domestic season as well.

Shashank Singh, who rose to fame in IPL 2024 as a finisher for Punjab Kings (PBKS), has left Chhattisgarh Cricket to move to Puducherry for the upcoming domestic season. The decision comes post alleged neglect from the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) towards the all-rounder. The state cricket association, while granting the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the player, has denied any further comments on the matter. Shashank, meanwhile, has alleged non-clarity as the main reason for his switch. Why Shashank Singh left Chhattisgarh for Puducherry? Speaking to the ESPCricinfo, Shashank revealed: "They didn't have a proper explanation for why I was excluded from the [2026] Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League. They didn't tell me why I wasn't considered for the conditioning camp for the state probables. "I'm not saying you give me preferential treatment, but someone who won the BCCI award for the best domestic white-ball allrounder [for 2023-24] at least deserves some clarity, not ridicule." Also Read - Mirabai Chanu reveals challenges faced to win historic third consecutive weightlifting gold in Commonwealth Games What did Chhattisgarh Cricket say about Shashank's allegations? The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) declined to comment on the matter, but confirmed granting the NOC to Shashank as reported by the ESPNCricinfo. "The player had requested the NOC, which has been issued. Whatever else he has said are his views, and the association doesn't want to make any further comment on the matter," the state board said. What started the trouble between Shashak and state board? Shashank said that the issues first started coming up in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season when he went off the field due to shoulder strain while fielding against Mumbai. The all-rounder also alleged being accused of not being committed enough during the white-ball domestic season as well. What next for Shashank? The all-rounder is 33-year-old and is currently the vice captain of PBKS under skipper Shreyas Iyer. He had had a bumper IPL 2024 which prompted his retention ahead of the IPL 2025. Shashank repaid the faith by helping the team reach the final where they ended up as runners-up ater losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In IPL 2026, Shashank did not play up to the expectation and would now be focusing on white-ball only in the domestic season to find the consistency.

<p>Shashank said that the issues first started coming up in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season when he went off the field due to shoulder strain while fielding against Mumbai. The all-rounder also alleged being accused of not being committed enough during the white-ball domestic season as well.</p>

IPL-fame Shashank Singh leaves Chhattisgarh for Puducherry over alleged 'disrespect'

<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) officially commenced their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the first pre-season camp, which was held in Udaipur from January 16 to 20. The five-day camp brought together a mix of seasoned campaigners and exciting young talent. The camp was attended by key squad members, including the IPL’s leading wicket-taker, Yuzvendra Chahal, alongside middle-order batter Shashank Singh. They were joined by a promising group of youngsters, including Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Vishal Nishad, and Pravin Dubey, with the management focusing on team bonding and role clarity ahead of the new season.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shashank, who just recovered from a minor injury, emphasised that the camp was crucial for reconnecting with teammates and integrating the new faces.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The core focus was mostly on the bonding because obviously we met after so long," Shashank said. “The energy was superb. We were all very positive, just like last year. The place where we had the camp was lovely, perfect weather conditions and a perfect ground setup. We really enjoyed it and got exactly what we wanted from this camp.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shashank emerged as one of the key players for the team last season, scoring an impressive 350 runs in 14 games at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 153.5. With 21 players retained from the previous season, the franchise is looking to build on the momentum from last year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the camp, the aggressive batter was particularly impressed by the development shown by the team’s emerging stars.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"There are so many young players in our team—Suryansh, Priyansh, Pyla, and Vishal. It was so good to be with them," he shared. "They (young players) have become more eager, more mature, and more excited for this year. It helps to share my experience with them because they keep asking questions. Getting to know their thoughts and talking about our strengths has been amazing."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On a personal level, Shashank used the sessions to regain his rhythm and credited the franchise’s medical team for their constant support during his rehabilitation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"For me, this game is more about the mental setup. This camp really helped me get into a better mental space," said Shashank. "I am just getting into the groove and trying to be fitter. I feel I’ll be match-fit in a week or two."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Signing off with a message for the loyal ‘Sher Squad’, Shashank promised a season defined by entertainment and fighting spirit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I want to thank our fans for always supporting us. I feel our fans are the best fans. I am pretty sure that this year, in all the games, that red and golden vibe will be there on the ground," he concluded. “We will make sure that we entertain you, and when you leave the ground, you will have a smile on your face.”</p>

Shashank, who just recovered from a minor injury, emphasised that the camp was crucial for reconnecting with teammates and integrating the new faces.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) officially commenced their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the first pre-season camp, which was held in Udaipur from January 16 to 20. The five-day camp brought together a mix of seasoned campaigners and exciting young talent. The camp was attended by key squad members, including the IPL’s leading wicket-taker, Yuzvendra Chahal, alongside middle-order batter Shashank Singh. They were joined by a promising group of youngsters, including Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Vishal Nishad, and Pravin Dubey, with the management focusing on team bonding and role clarity ahead of the new season. Shashank, who just recovered from a minor injury, emphasised that the camp was crucial for reconnecting with teammates and integrating the new faces. "The core focus was mostly on the bonding because obviously we met after so long," Shashank said. “The energy was superb. We were all very positive, just like last year. The place where we had the camp was lovely, perfect weather conditions and a perfect ground setup. We really enjoyed it and got exactly what we wanted from this camp.” Shashank emerged as one of the key players for the team last season, scoring an impressive 350 runs in 14 games at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 153.5. With 21 players retained from the previous season, the franchise is looking to build on the momentum from last year. During the camp, the aggressive batter was particularly impressed by the development shown by the team’s emerging stars. "There are so many young players in our team—Suryansh, Priyansh, Pyla, and Vishal. It was so good to be with them," he shared. "They (young players) have become more eager, more mature, and more excited for this year. It helps to share my experience with them because they keep asking questions. Getting to know their thoughts and talking about our strengths has been amazing." On a personal level, Shashank used the sessions to regain his rhythm and credited the franchise’s medical team for their constant support during his rehabilitation. "For me, this game is more about the mental setup. This camp really helped me get into a better mental space," said Shashank. "I am just getting into the groove and trying to be fitter. I feel I’ll be match-fit in a week or two." Signing off with a message for the loyal ‘Sher Squad’, Shashank promised a season defined by entertainment and fighting spirit. "I want to thank our fans for always supporting us. I feel our fans are the best fans. I am pretty sure that this year, in all the games, that red and golden vibe will be there on the ground," he concluded. “We will make sure that we entertain you, and when you leave the ground, you will have a smile on your face.”

<p>Shashank, who just recovered from a minor injury, emphasised that the camp was crucial for reconnecting with teammates and integrating the new faces.</p>

‘Young players have become more mature’: Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh ahead of IPL 2026

<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh holds no grudge against his IPL team captain Shreyas Iyer, who scolded him for his casualness over a run out following his team’s Qualifier 2 win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, the video of which also went viral on social media; instead, Shashank praised Iyer for being the captain Punjab needed for the longest time, with the results are there for everyone to see.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shashank and Iyer were at the centre of the run chase against the mighty Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad when a runout, caused by Shashank’s casual approach between the wickets, broke Punjab’s momentum. Though thanks to Iyer’s unbeaten 87, they won the match and qualified for the IPL 2025 final, Shashank’s dismissal at that point could have turned the game in MI’s favour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-test-series-rishabh-pant-misses-rohit-sharma-s-company-on-england-tour-reminds-of-garden-ki-1749356139302"><strong>ENG vs IND, Test Series: Rishabh Pant misses Rohit Sharma's company on England tour, reminds of ‘garden ki...’</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Chasing 204, Punjab lost two wickets inside the Powerplay and another one (in Jish Inglis) soon after. Iyer and Nehal Wadhera propelled them to a match-winning position with an 84-run stand for the fourth wicket before two quick scalps put their backs against the wall, one of which included that of Shashank Singh on two.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Reflecting on the incident, Shashank said he deserved the bashing he received at the hands of his team captain, and not only this, but he also deserved to be slapped for being so casual about completing a run in a knockout match. The right-handed batter also confessed that his father was upset with him over the same and didn’t speak with him till the finals.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn’t speak to me till the finals. I was casual, I was walking on the beach, not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn’t expect this from you, but later he took me out for dinner,” Shashank said on the viral video of Iyer scolding him following the MI clash in Qualifier 2.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Shashank finished as the second-highest run-getter for Punjab in IPL 2025 after skipper Iyer, scoring 341 runs and striking at 153.</p><h2>‘There’s no better captain than him’<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Punjab splurged a whopping INR 26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer at last year’s auction, with Iyer doing justice to it by leading the franchise to their second IPL final ever - the first under his captaincy. Although they failed to cross the winning line, with the RCB winning it for the first time, Punjab Kings impressed everyone and showed why they should be among the title contenders from the next season onwards.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket,” Shashank said of Iyer’s captaincy.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say Shreyas has an attitude. The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill bandaa. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestions during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it’s the right advice, he will take it. It’s rare,” he continued.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2025: ‘Should have slapped me,’ PBKS batter Shashank Singh on viral chat with captain Iyer

Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh holds no grudge against his IPL team captain Shreyas Iyer, who scolded him for his casualness over a run out following his team’s Qualifier 2 win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, the video of which also went viral on social media; instead, Shashank praised Iyer for being the captain Punjab needed for the longest time, with the results are there for everyone to see. Shashank and Iyer were at the centre of the run chase against the mighty Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad when a runout, caused by Shashank’s casual approach between the wickets, broke Punjab’s momentum. Though thanks to Iyer’s unbeaten 87, they won the match and qualified for the IPL 2025 final, Shashank’s dismissal at that point could have turned the game in MI’s favour. Also read | ENG vs IND, Test Series: Rishabh Pant misses Rohit Sharma's company on England tour, reminds of ‘garden ki...’ Chasing 204, Punjab lost two wickets inside the Powerplay and another one (in Jish Inglis) soon after. Iyer and Nehal Wadhera propelled them to a match-winning position with an 84-run stand for the fourth wicket before two quick scalps put their backs against the wall, one of which included that of Shashank Singh on two. Reflecting on the incident, Shashank said he deserved the bashing he received at the hands of his team captain, and not only this, but he also deserved to be slapped for being so casual about completing a run in a knockout match. The right-handed batter also confessed that his father was upset with him over the same and didn’t speak with him till the finals. “I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn’t speak to me till the finals. I was casual, I was walking on the beach, not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn’t expect this from you, but later he took me out for dinner,” Shashank said on the viral video of Iyer scolding him following the MI clash in Qualifier 2. Meanwhile, Shashank finished as the second-highest run-getter for Punjab in IPL 2025 after skipper Iyer, scoring 341 runs and striking at 153. ‘There’s no better captain than him’ Punjab splurged a whopping INR 26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer at last year’s auction, with Iyer doing justice to it by leading the franchise to their second IPL final ever - the first under his captaincy. Although they failed to cross the winning line, with the RCB winning it for the first time, Punjab Kings impressed everyone and showed why they should be among the title contenders from the next season onwards. “Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket,” Shashank said of Iyer’s captaincy. “He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say Shreyas has an attitude. The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill bandaa. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestions during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it’s the right advice, he will take it. It’s rare,” he continued.

<p>Shashank and Iyer were at the centre of the run chase against the mighty Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad when a runout, caused by Shashank’s casual approach between the wickets, broke Punjab’s momentum.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Punjab Kings had a monumental return to Dharamsala as they posted a massive 236/5, the highest at the venue in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they took on Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday (May 4). While innings was highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh&rsquo;s 91 off 48, it was Shashank Singh who was the star of the show, which included a massive six that was launched out of the stadium. Netizens did not hold back and took note of the excellent shot hit by the Punjab batter.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sent the ball to enjoy the view 🏔😍<br><br>Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh with an entertaining partnership tonight 💪<br><br>Scorecard ▶ <a href="https://t.co/YuAePC273s">https://t.co/YuAePC273s</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKSvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKSvLSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/9WqFWRd3zt">pic.twitter.com/9WqFWRd3zt</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">On the fourth ball of the 18th over, on the bowling of Avesh Khan, Shashank hit a pull shot that saw the ball land on the roof of the stadium before it bounced out. The shot was hit with such a venom that the ball was not able to be retrieved and a new one was used instead to complete the spell. The shot over the fine leg fielder did not go unnoticed as netizens were quick to react. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">One of the social media users wrote, &ldquo;Fetch that one from the mountains! # Shashank Singh lights up Dharamsala with a monstrous six. Power-hitting at it's finest!&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Another wrote, &ldquo;We genuinely haven&rsquo;t appreciated Shashank Singh enough for his contributions to Punjab Kings. Lord Shashank consistently adds those crucial 10-15 runs that make all the difference.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The shot even had Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta baffled as she looked stunned in the stands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-prabhsimran-singh-to-rahul-tewatia-five-uncapped-indian-batters-with-most-ipl-runs-manan-vohra-ayush-badoni-9032282" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs</a></strong><br></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">At the time of writing, LSG were 86/5 in 11.2 overs and were struggling against the fellow North Indian side. In pole for the win, PBKS can reach 15 points with a win and have three matches in hand. Another couple of wins will see the 2014 runners-up officially in the Playoffs while LSG now have a tough run-in if they are to make the cut for the last four.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

While innings was highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh it was Shashank Singh who was the star of the show, which included a massive six that was launched out of the stadium. India News | Sports

Punjab Kings had a monumental return to Dharamsala as they posted a massive 236/5, the highest at the venue in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they took on Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday (May 4). While innings was highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh’s 91 off 48, it was Shashank Singh who was the star of the show, which included a massive six that was launched out of the stadium. Netizens did not hold back and took note of the excellent shot hit by the Punjab batter. Sent the ball to enjoy the view 🏔😍 Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh with an entertaining partnership tonight 💪 Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/YuAePC273s#TATAIPL | #PBKSvLSG pic.twitter.com/9WqFWRd3zt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 4, 2025 Shashank Singh hits ‘out-of-the-stadium’ shot On the fourth ball of the 18th over, on the bowling of Avesh Khan, Shashank hit a pull shot that saw the ball land on the roof of the stadium before it bounced out. The shot was hit with such a venom that the ball was not able to be retrieved and a new one was used instead to complete the spell. The shot over the fine leg fielder did not go unnoticed as netizens were quick to react. One of the social media users wrote, “Fetch that one from the mountains! # Shashank Singh lights up Dharamsala with a monstrous six. Power-hitting at it's finest!” Another wrote, “We genuinely haven’t appreciated Shashank Singh enough for his contributions to Punjab Kings. Lord Shashank consistently adds those crucial 10-15 runs that make all the difference.” The shot even had Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta baffled as she looked stunned in the stands. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs PBKS in pole position for win At the time of writing, LSG were 86/5 in 11.2 overs and were struggling against the fellow North Indian side. In pole for the win, PBKS can reach 15 points with a win and have three matches in hand. Another couple of wins will see the 2014 runners-up officially in the Playoffs while LSG now have a tough run-in if they are to make the cut for the last four.

IPL 2025: Shashank Singh hits massive 'out-of-the-stadium' six, netizens react - Watch

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<p>IPL 2024 has turned cricket into baseball, reckons Sam Curran, whose team – Punjab Kings, created history by chasing 262 in a T20 game with eight balls to spare against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With&nbsp;what was on display on Friday (April 26) night, labelling that as out-of-the-world would be an understatement. Several records broke as PBKS completed the highest successful run-chase in all T20s, let alone in the Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>While opener Jonny Bairstow returned to form with a blistering hundred (108* off 48 balls), Shashank Singh continued to impress, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 68 off 28 balls, hitting eight sixes and two fours.&nbsp;PBKS’&nbsp;impact player Prabhsimran Singh also scored a fifty, while another overseas batter, Rilee Rossouw, played a handy cameo of 26 from 16 balls.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-match-43-delhi-capitals-vs-mumbai-indians-match-preview-and-result-prediction-715573">IPL 2024, Match 43, Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Match preview and result prediction</a></strong></p>

<p>Reflecting on the game, which saw a total of 42 sixes – most recorded in a T20 game,&nbsp;PBKS’&nbsp;stand-in captain Sam Curran said cricket is turning into baseball with how&nbsp;it's&nbsp;evolving through T20 cricket. He also admitted that despite leaking over 260 runs in the first innings, Punjab deserved to win, given how they calculated and executed the run chase.</p>

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<p>"Cricket is turning into baseball,&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;it?&nbsp;It was absolutely incredible,"&nbsp;Curran said at the post-match presentation.</p>

<p>"Where do we [start]? Absolutely delighted with two points. Games like that are out of the world, but most&nbsp;importantly&nbsp;we've&nbsp;had a tough few weeks as a team [this was the&nbsp;Kings'&nbsp;first win in five games], but&nbsp;we've&nbsp;really hung in there.&nbsp;We've&nbsp;taken teams down to the wire and, I think, forget about the scores...&nbsp;I thought we actually deserved victory,”&nbsp;he continued.</p>

<h2>Curran praises match-winners</h2>

<p>With already a lot happening this season&nbsp;in regards to&nbsp;bowlers finding nowhere to hide and batters going all out with their attacking approach,&nbsp;PBKS’&nbsp;Bairstow found it&nbsp;tough&nbsp;to find a rhythm since the start of IPL 2024. Now, with him breaking the ice and scoring the crucial hundred for his franchise, Jonny looks in his element, and Sam sounded&nbsp;elated&nbsp;with this.</p>

<p>"Really pleased for Jonny.&nbsp;He's&nbsp;obviously been on tour for a really long time,"&nbsp;Curran said.&nbsp;"A couple of games out of the side, he looked like he came back really eager to score runs for the team and showed what an amazing player that he is. So,&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;really pleased for him."</p>

<p>Speaking of Shashank, who has been the&nbsp;find of the season&nbsp;for PBKS, Curran&nbsp;said,&nbsp;that&nbsp;with him and Ashutosh Sharma (another gem batter), Punjab feel confident entering into every game this time.</p>

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<p>"We gave him that extra bit of responsibility to go in and No. 4, and&nbsp;he's&nbsp;been the&nbsp;find of the season&nbsp;for us,"&nbsp;Curran said of Shashank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Him&nbsp;and Ashutosh [Sharma] have been&nbsp;absolutely&nbsp;incredible, and&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;just really pleased.&nbsp;Our group has been through a lot in the last couple of weeks, and like I said, take two points, and&nbsp;you're&nbsp;going to enjoy those small wins. And&nbsp;it's&nbsp;not a small win.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;a&nbsp;really&nbsp;big&nbsp;win to come to Kolkata and beat that team.&nbsp;Proud of the team,&nbsp;proud of the coaches and proud of&nbsp;everyone,”&nbsp;the stand-in captain added.</p>


IPL 2024 has turned cricket into baseball, reckons Sam Curran, whose team – Punjab Kings, created history by chasing 262 in a T20 game with eight balls to spare against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2024 has turned cricket into baseball, reckons Sam Curran, whose team – Punjab Kings, created history by chasing 262 in a T20 game with eight balls to spare against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With what was on display on Friday (April 26) night, labelling that as out-of-the-world would be an understatement. Several records broke as PBKS completed the highest successful run-chase in all T20s, let alone in the Indian Premier League. While opener Jonny Bairstow returned to form with a blistering hundred (108* off 48 balls), Shashank Singh continued to impress, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 68 off 28 balls, hitting eight sixes and two fours. PBKS’ impact player Prabhsimran Singh also scored a fifty, while another overseas batter, Rilee Rossouw, played a handy cameo of 26 from 16 balls. ALSO READ: IPL 2024, Match 43, Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Match preview and result prediction Reflecting on the game, which saw a total of 42 sixes – most recorded in a T20 game, PBKS’ stand-in captain Sam Curran said cricket is turning into baseball with how it's evolving through T20 cricket. He also admitted that despite leaking over 260 runs in the first innings, Punjab deserved to win, given how they calculated and executed the run chase. Yesterday was one of those record breaking evenings in #TATAIPL and Captain @CurranSM has got you covered in his roundup 😎 Do you remember how many sixes were hit last night? 🤔#KKRvPBKS | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/Ct7mNz1SQw — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 27, 2024 × "Cricket is turning into baseball, isn't it? It was absolutely incredible," Curran said at the post-match presentation. "Where do we [start]? Absolutely delighted with two points. Games like that are out of the world, but most importantly we've had a tough few weeks as a team [this was the Kings' first win in five games], but we've really hung in there. We've taken teams down to the wire and, I think, forget about the scores... I thought we actually deserved victory,” he continued. Curran praises match-winners With already a lot happening this season in regards to bowlers finding nowhere to hide and batters going all out with their attacking approach, PBKS’ Bairstow found it tough to find a rhythm since the start of IPL 2024. Now, with him breaking the ice and scoring the crucial hundred for his franchise, Jonny looks in his element, and Sam sounded elated with this. "Really pleased for Jonny. He's obviously been on tour for a really long time," Curran said. "A couple of games out of the side, he looked like he came back really eager to score runs for the team and showed what an amazing player that he is. So, I'm really pleased for him." Speaking of Shashank, who has been the find of the season for PBKS, Curran said, that with him and Ashutosh Sharma (another gem batter), Punjab feel confident entering into every game this time. Clean Hitting to the fullest, ft Shashank Singh 😎 This match has now breached the Highest Number of Sixes Hit in a T20 Match 👏 Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/3HPN6DLnPl — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2024 × "We gave him that extra bit of responsibility to go in and No. 4, and he's been the find of the season for us," Curran said of Shashank. "Him and Ashutosh [Sharma] have been absolutely incredible, and I'm just really pleased. Our group has been through a lot in the last couple of weeks, and like I said, take two points, and you're going to enjoy those small wins. And it's not a small win. It's a really big win to come to Kolkata and beat that team. Proud of the team, proud of the coaches and proud of everyone,” the stand-in captain added.

IPL 2024: ‘Cricket’s turning into baseball’ – Sam Curran reflects on PBKS’ record chase at Eden Gardens

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<p>Mumbai Indians managed a close win against Punjab Kings by nine runs in IPL 2024 despite Ashutosh Sharma’s whirlwind knock of 61 off 28. While Jasprit Bumrah was MI’s go-to-bowler alongside Gerald Coetzee, with both picking three wickets each, Suryakumar Yadav also returned to form, smashing 78 off 53 balls in the first innings.</p>

<p>The home side won the toss and elected to bowl first. Shikhar Dhawan-less PBKS removed Ishan Kishan early inside the Powerplay on eight. That, however, saw the dangerous pair of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav flourish and smash&nbsp;boundaries at will. The experienced duo added 81 for the second wicket before stand-in captain Sam Curran removed Rohit caught on 36.</p>

<p>By then, Suryakumar had struck another fifty this season and looked composed to convert it into a three-digit score.</p>

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<p>Curran, however, got his wicket on 78.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While Tilak Varma provided support with his quickfire unbeaten 34 off just 18 balls, Captain Hardik Pandya and Tim David played handy cameos but departed soon after.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai hit a fighting total of 192 for seven in the first innings.</p>

<h2>Bumrah, Coetzee strike gold</h2>

<p>Mumbai couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second innings, reducing Punjab to 14 for four inside the first six overs, with Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee returning with two wickets each.</p>

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<p>Harpreet Singh Bhatia and keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma departed soon&nbsp;to&nbsp;further&nbsp;see&nbsp;PBKS reeling at 77 for six at one stage.</p>

<p>However, their two finds of this season – Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, again bailed the team out of trouble, with Shashank leading the charge after early jitters.&nbsp;He whacked three sixes and two fours in his 41-run stay at the crease, but&nbsp;it was Ashutosh’s innings that&nbsp;caught everyone’s attention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Punjab’s back against the wall, Ashutosh put in the fifth gear and kept hitting each MI bowler for a six, including paddle-sweeping Bumrah to deep fine leg.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His stay at the crease tensed the MI dugout and the captain as he slammed a brilliant 61 off just 28 balls, hitting seven sixes and two fours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coetzee, however, picked his wicket right at the end to shift the momentum towards the touring side.</p>

<p>Harpreet Brar and Kagiso Rabada hit a few sixes&nbsp;but&nbsp;that wasn’t enough&nbsp;as&nbsp;Mumbai managed to pick up ten wickets to win the game against PBKS.</p>


Mumbai Indians managed a close win against Punjab Kings by nine runs in IPL 2024 despite Ashutosh Sharma’s whirlwind knock of 61 off 28. While Jasprit Bumrah was MI’s go-to-bowler alongside Gerald Coetzee, with both picking three wickets each, Suryakumar Yadav also returned to form, smashing 78 off 53 balls in the first innings.

Mumbai Indians managed a close win against Punjab Kings by nine runs in IPL 2024 despite Ashutosh Sharma’s whirlwind knock of 61 off 28. While Jasprit Bumrah was MI’s go-to-bowler alongside Gerald Coetzee, with both picking three wickets each, Suryakumar Yadav also returned to form, smashing 78 off 53 balls in the first innings. The home side won the toss and elected to bowl first. Shikhar Dhawan-less PBKS removed Ishan Kishan early inside the Powerplay on eight. That, however, saw the dangerous pair of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav flourish and smash boundaries at will. The experienced duo added 81 for the second wicket before stand-in captain Sam Curran removed Rohit caught on 36. By then, Suryakumar had struck another fifty this season and looked composed to convert it into a three-digit score. SKY show on display in Mullanpur! 🍿 Half-century comes up for @surya_14kumar 👌👌 Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱 #TATAIPL | #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/u0rgPApuSf — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2024 × Curran, however, got his wicket on 78. ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma debunks claims of top-tier meeting with Dravid, Agarkar regarding T20 World Cup squad While Tilak Varma provided support with his quickfire unbeaten 34 off just 18 balls, Captain Hardik Pandya and Tim David played handy cameos but departed soon after. Mumbai hit a fighting total of 192 for seven in the first innings. Bumrah, Coetzee strike gold Mumbai couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second innings, reducing Punjab to 14 for four inside the first six overs, with Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee returning with two wickets each. WHAT. A. BALL! 🎯 That's a beaut of a delivery from @Jaspritbumrah93 to dismiss Rilee Rossouw ☝️ Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/Lqk4vxUuss — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2024 × Harpreet Singh Bhatia and keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma departed soon to further see PBKS reeling at 77 for six at one stage. However, their two finds of this season – Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, again bailed the team out of trouble, with Shashank leading the charge after early jitters. He whacked three sixes and two fours in his 41-run stay at the crease, but it was Ashutosh’s innings that caught everyone’s attention. With Punjab’s back against the wall, Ashutosh put in the fifth gear and kept hitting each MI bowler for a six, including paddle-sweeping Bumrah to deep fine leg. Confidence & composure! ✨ Ashutosh Sharma reaches his Maiden IPL fifty and he's kept the chase well & truly alive! 🔥 Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱 #TATAIPL | #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/YUIR7gn9Bu — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2024 × His stay at the crease tensed the MI dugout and the captain as he slammed a brilliant 61 off just 28 balls, hitting seven sixes and two fours. Coetzee, however, picked his wicket right at the end to shift the momentum towards the touring side. Harpreet Brar and Kagiso Rabada hit a few sixes but that wasn’t enough as Mumbai managed to pick up ten wickets to win the game against PBKS.

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians steal close win against Punjab despite Ashutosh’s heroics

<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) batters Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma almost pulled another remarkable win for their team against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 9. Needing 183 to win, the duo added 66 runs in the 27 balls including three huge sixes in the last over. PBKS, however, lost the game by two runs in the end.</p>

<p>Needing 29 runs in the last over, Sharma hit first ball by Jaydev Unadkat towards deep midwicket which burst through the hands of Nitish Reddy for a six. The bowler, under pressure, bowled two wides before being hit for another six.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With 14 runs off the target from the first two balls, Unadkat gave away just just six runs in the next three balls and effectively won the game for SRH. Shashank, nonetheless, hit the last ball for a six to help PBKS in net run rate. Have a look at the last over below:</p>

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<p>This is not the first time Shashank and Sharma's cameo turned the tables for PBKS. In Punjab's previous match against Gujarat Titans, Sharma and Shashank had helped the team get over the line a chase of 200. The duo had added 43 runs in just 22 balls to get Punjab from 150/6 in 15.3 overs to 193/7 in 19.1 overs. PBKS had won the game by three wickets with one ball left in a stunning chase.</p>

<p>Currently, Punjab are sixth on the 10-team points table with two wins and three losses in five games. They had started the campaign well with a win over Delhi Capitals by four wickets. They lost their next two games, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), respectively.</p>

<p>In the next two games, they have one loss and one win with Shashank and Sharma being the heroes of both matches.&nbsp;</p>


Punjab Kings (PBKS) batters Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma almost pulled another remarkable win for their team against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 9.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) batters Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma almost pulled another remarkable win for their team against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 9. Needing 183 to win, the duo added 66 runs in the 27 balls including three huge sixes in the last over. PBKS, however, lost the game by two runs in the end. Needing 29 runs in the last over, Sharma hit first ball by Jaydev Unadkat towards deep midwicket which burst through the hands of Nitish Reddy for a six. The bowler, under pressure, bowled two wides before being hit for another six. Also Watch: Virat Kohli wins hearts, asks security to be lenient with pitch invader during RR vs RCB tie With 14 runs off the target from the first two balls, Unadkat gave away just just six runs in the next three balls and effectively won the game for SRH. Shashank, nonetheless, hit the last ball for a six to help PBKS in net run rate. Have a look at the last over below: A Fantastic Finish 🔥 Plenty happened in this nail-biter of a finish where the two teams battled till the end🤜🤛 Relive 📽️ some of the drama from the final over ft. Jaydev Unadkat, Ashutosh Sharma & Shashank Singh 👌 Watch the match LIVE on @starsportsindia and @JioCinema… pic.twitter.com/NohAD2fdnI — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2024 × This is not the first time Shashank and Sharma's cameo turned the tables for PBKS. In Punjab's previous match against Gujarat Titans, Sharma and Shashank had helped the team get over the line a chase of 200. The duo had added 43 runs in just 22 balls to get Punjab from 150/6 in 15.3 overs to 193/7 in 19.1 overs. PBKS had won the game by three wickets with one ball left in a stunning chase. Currently, Punjab are sixth on the 10-team points table with two wins and three losses in five games. They had started the campaign well with a win over Delhi Capitals by four wickets. They lost their next two games, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), respectively. In the next two games, they have one loss and one win with Shashank and Sharma being the heroes of both matches.

IPL 2024: WATCH | 14 runs off two balls, Shashank & Ashutosh almost take PBKS home in tense chase

<p>Shashank Singh (61 not out) proved to be the hero for Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they romped past Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets in the chase of 200 in match 17&nbsp;of IPL 2024, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday (April 4). Chasing 200, Punjab were 70 for 4 and further reduced to 111 for 5 before Shashank, an uncapped Indian player, turned it around by taking on every bowler and was also assisted by Ashutosh Sharma (17-ball 31*)&nbsp;in a thrilling run-chase.</p>

<p>Shashank, who was bought by mistake by the Punjab outfit in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, showed great temperament to hang in there and find the boundaries at regular intervals. He hit 6 fours and 4 sixes&nbsp;at a strike rate of 210.34. His 29-ball 61* stunned Gill &amp; Co. who were in charge of the 200-run defence before being blown away by the right-hander.</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, Shashank said, "Still trying to sink in, I vision these things but turning it into reality feels great. I play cricketing shots, I bat at No. 7 but today I batted at No. 5. The bounce was very good, 200 scored by both teams so the wicket was fantastic."</p>

<p>He added, "I don't see the names, I react to the bowler and play my shots accordingly. Couldn't get much matches before, last to last year for SRH but the management, the coaching staff has really backed me and I was very confident."</p>

<p>Notably, Shashank&nbsp;created a lot of&nbsp;buzz during last year's mini-auction in December in Dubai. Punjab&nbsp;denied buying the player despite the hammer going down, however, later it was clarified that there was some confusion due to two players having the same name. They confirmed that&nbsp;they got the right player eventually.</p>

<p>Later, PBKS wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-match-17-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-chennai-super-kings-match-preview-and-result-prediction-707899">IPL 2024, Match 17: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings – Match preview and result prediction</a></strong></p>

<p>With Shashank making a mark in the IPL, Robin Uthappa revealed that the 32-year-old was his teammate at the now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI).</p>

<p>Speaking on Jio Cinema, Uthappa said, "Shashank Singh was with me in Pune Warriors India in 2011 and then kind of quietly did his time in the IPL. He was in a lot of franchises and never got the opportunity. He is a very quiet kid, someone, who quietly works in the background, soft-spoken an absolute gentleman. Tried to apply his trade in Mumbai, but didn't make it there. or didn't get much of an opportunity because it's not a boisterous kind of out-there kind of youngster, um, but always had the talent going to Pondicherry. It didn't work out there. So it's kind of been around the block and he's kind of bided his time and got his due."</p>

<p>Dhawan-led Punjab are now at the fifth spot, one above GT, and will now host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at home, at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday (April 9).</p>


Shashank Singh (61 not out) proved to be the hero for Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they romped past Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets in the chase of 200 in match 17 of IPL 2024, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday (April 4).

Shashank Singh (61 not out) proved to be the hero for Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they romped past Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets in the chase of 200 in match 17 of IPL 2024, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday (April 4). Chasing 200, Punjab were 70 for 4 and further reduced to 111 for 5 before Shashank, an uncapped Indian player, turned it around by taking on every bowler and was also assisted by Ashutosh Sharma (17-ball 31*) in a thrilling run-chase. Shashank, who was bought by mistake by the Punjab outfit in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, showed great temperament to hang in there and find the boundaries at regular intervals. He hit 6 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 210.34. His 29-ball 61* stunned Gill & Co. who were in charge of the 200-run defence before being blown away by the right-hander. At the post-match presentation, Shashank said, "Still trying to sink in, I vision these things but turning it into reality feels great. I play cricketing shots, I bat at No. 7 but today I batted at No. 5. The bounce was very good, 200 scored by both teams so the wicket was fantastic." He added, "I don't see the names, I react to the bowler and play my shots accordingly. Couldn't get much matches before, last to last year for SRH but the management, the coaching staff has really backed me and I was very confident." Notably, Shashank created a lot of buzz during last year's mini-auction in December in Dubai. Punjab denied buying the player despite the hammer going down, however, later it was clarified that there was some confusion due to two players having the same name. They confirmed that they got the right player eventually. Later, PBKS wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success." Also read: IPL 2024, Match 17: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings – Match preview and result prediction With Shashank making a mark in the IPL, Robin Uthappa revealed that the 32-year-old was his teammate at the now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI). Speaking on Jio Cinema, Uthappa said, "Shashank Singh was with me in Pune Warriors India in 2011 and then kind of quietly did his time in the IPL. He was in a lot of franchises and never got the opportunity. He is a very quiet kid, someone, who quietly works in the background, soft-spoken an absolute gentleman. Tried to apply his trade in Mumbai, but didn't make it there. or didn't get much of an opportunity because it's not a boisterous kind of out-there kind of youngster, um, but always had the talent going to Pondicherry. It didn't work out there. So it's kind of been around the block and he's kind of bided his time and got his due." Dhawan-led Punjab are now at the fifth spot, one above GT, and will now host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at home, at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday (April 9).

IPL 2024: 'Still trying to sink in' - Shashank Singh, PBKS' accidental buy, on his heroics vs GT

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 saw drama being unfolded when Punjab Kings decided they didn't want a player after buying him. The incident involved an uncapped Indian cricketer named Shashank Singh. The IPL franchise, however, issued a clarification that the player was always in the plans and the cricketer has now reacted to it.</p>

<p>"It's All Cool ... Thank you for Trusting on me!!!!", wrote the 32-year-old batter from Chhattisgarh on his social media handle X. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>The drama started because there were two players with the same name: a 32-year-old batter and a 19-year-old player from Bengal. After the hammer went down on Shashank for a base price of INR 20 lakh, the Kings' table moved to the next player, Tanay Thyagarajan, whom they bought as well. Kings co-owner Ness Wadia then tried to inform the auctioneer, Mallika Sagar about the wrong player matter, but the request was turned down.</p>

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<p>Later, Punjab Kings confirmed that they bought the right player. They also issued a statement which read: "Official Update Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him on board and see him contribute to our success."</p>

<p>The player they bought has been with multiple IPL teams and played for SunRisers Hyderabad in the last season. Punjab Kings&nbsp;bought a total of eight players with their biggest buy being Harshal Patel for INR 11.75 crore.</p>

<p><strong>Punjab Kings Full Squad: </strong>Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw. &nbsp;</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 saw drama being unfolded when Punjab Kings decided they didn't want a player after buying him. The incident involved an uncapped Indian cricketer named Shashank Singh.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 saw drama being unfolded when Punjab Kings decided they didn't want a player after buying him. The incident involved an uncapped Indian cricketer named Shashank Singh. The IPL franchise, however, issued a clarification that the player was always in the plans and the cricketer has now reacted to it. "It's All Cool ... Thank you for Trusting on me!!!!", wrote the 32-year-old batter from Chhattisgarh on his social media handle X. Have a look at the video below: It’s All Cool … Thank you for Trusting on me!!!! https://t.co/Gs9hOnRspa — shashank singh (@shashank2191) December 20, 2023 × The drama started because there were two players with the same name: a 32-year-old batter and a 19-year-old player from Bengal. After the hammer went down on Shashank for a base price of INR 20 lakh, the Kings' table moved to the next player, Tanay Thyagarajan, whom they bought as well. Kings co-owner Ness Wadia then tried to inform the auctioneer, Mallika Sagar about the wrong player matter, but the request was turned down. Also Read: England coach Matthew Mott happy with Phil Salt-Jos Buttler opening pair for T20 World Cup Later, Punjab Kings confirmed that they bought the right player. They also issued a statement which read: "Official Update Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him on board and see him contribute to our success." The player they bought has been with multiple IPL teams and played for SunRisers Hyderabad in the last season. Punjab Kings bought a total of eight players with their biggest buy being Harshal Patel for INR 11.75 crore. Punjab Kings Full Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.

IPL 2024 Auction: Shashank Singh, bought by Punjab Kings, reacts to confusion

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