Shashank Singh – This name will be talked about a lot in the coming days of IPL 2024. Shashank Singh is the man for the Shikhar Dhawan-led team as Punjab Kings chase a 200-run total against Gujarat Titans on Thursday hero. The batting all-rounder scored 61 runs off just 29 balls to lead his team to victory in 19.5 overs. He hit four sixes and six fours to help PBKS register their second win in four games in IPL 2024.
However, Shashank Singh created some controversy when he joined the ranks of PBKS last year. Towards the end of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Shashank Singh was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 20 lakh. But soon after he was picked up in the accelerated auction, there seemed to be some confusion over the posturing from Kings XI Punjab co-owners Neth Wadia and Preity Zeta. When Shashank’s name was mentioned, Preeti Zeta raised her paddle after discussing the player with her team. With no other franchises bidding on him, the player was quickly sold and the hammer came down.
As there seemed to be some confusion, auctioneer Mallik Sagar said: “Is it a wrong name? You don’t want this player anymore?” Malika asked. “We are talking about Shashank Singh. But the hammer has fallen. Players No. 236 and 237 have gone to you. I think the hammer has fallen for No. 237 (Shashank) as well,” she said.
The incident sparked a social media storm claiming Kings XI Punjab did not want a player they had just purchased. However, Kings XI Punjab issued a clarification on Wednesday: “Kings XI Punjab would like to clarify that Shashank Singh has been on our target list. The reason for the confusion is that there are two players with the same name on the list. We are happy to have him on board and watch to his contribution to our success.
After Shashank’s latest heroics, auction chaos memes took the internet by storm.
When you accidentally buy Shashank Singh at auction and he becomes the contest winner pic.twitter.com/VfJeheyD5f
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 4, 2024
For those who say Kings XI Punjab made a mistake by buying Shashank Singh in the auction!this is for you #sadapunjabi #punjabiking #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 #GTvPBKS pic.twitter.com/cp37lCOXEH
— Kings XI Punjab (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 4, 2024
Shashank Singh tonight… pic.twitter.com/ZWdCNyGqZj
— CricVipez (@CricVipezAP) April 4, 2024
How to say thank you to Shashank Singh: https://t.co/owiEa5Snsv
– Jahir Uhl (@Zuheb_786) April 4, 2024
Kings XI Punjab scorer Shashank Singh said his mentality of always thinking that he is the best batsman helped him conquer the 200-run mark set by the Gujarat Titans in Thursday’s IPL match Ambitious goals.
Shashank scored an unbeaten 29-ball 61 as PBKS won the match by three wickets on the penultimate ball of an exciting match.
“They (older players) are legends of the game but when I bat, I think I’m the best. You get experience, not being able to play a lot of games before. Here, the boss and the coaching staff are behind me. I am very confident,” said the 32-year-old all-rounder, who outperformed GT captain Shubman Gill on the day and his winning mentality also made him shine brighter.
With PTI input
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