Sanata: Former India star slams Punjab Kings for not recognizing Shashank Singh’s half-century in cricket news

Shashank Singh was the star player for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 on Thursday. The top-order side was in trouble as Kings XI Punjab were chasing 200 as victory seemed to be out until Shashank Singh came on. Shashank seamed crucial stands with Prabhusimran Singh and Ashutosh Sharma as Punjab slowly edged closer to the target. In the end, he remained unbeaten on 61 off 29 balls as PBKs reached the target in 19.5 overs.

However, a video has gone viral on social media in which it can be seen that when Shashank scored 50 runs off 25 balls in the 18th over, the reaction from the PBKS camp was quite muted. Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra has slammed Kings XI Punjab for their reaction.

“Itna snnata hai (complete silence). No one acknowledged the fifty. Not even the team acknowledged it (when the camera focused on Kings XI Punjab).How is this going?(What’s wrong)? He batted 25 off 50 balls. His strike rate is 200. He keeps you alive in the game. He performed CPR on your team,” Akash Chopra said while commentating.

Worst behavior!

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— VIPER (@VIPERoffl) April 5, 2024

Perhaps Shikhar Dhawan and his companions could not withstand the tense chase because they reacted with silence.

Later, PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan appreciated Shashank’s efforts. “It was a good game, very, very close and I’m glad the kids did the job. Our plan was to have a good start but unfortunately I pulled out but we ran at the end of the power play By about 60 overs, we continued to build partnerships and Shashank came in and bowled really well. The way Shashank came in and hit sixes was outstanding, the way he batted the ball looked effortless. He started at No. 7 Started and now showing a positive attitude. He is playing in the IPL after a long time and he is playing very well. I would also like to mention Ashutosh, he has performed well under pressure.” Wan said.

To sum up the match, Gill scored his highest individual score of IPL 2024 – 89*, while Rahul Tewatia made a cameo of 23* at the end, taking GT in just 8 balls The innings was won at 199/4.

In reply, Shashank Singh’s (61*) blitz and Ashutosh’s (31) upset GT as they chased down the target to secure a three-wicket win for Kings XI Punjab.

The win takes the Punjab-based team to fifth place in the IPL 2024 standings with 4 points. On the other hand, Gujarat is ranked sixth with 4 points.

With ANI input