Shashank Singh – that is one title which can b spoken about loads within the coming days within the IPL 2024. On Thursday, when all hope was misplaced for Punjab Kings whereas chasing a 200-run whole in opposition to Gujarat Titans, Shashank Singh emerged because the Shikhar Dhawan-led staff’s hero. The batting allrounder scored 61* off simply 29 balls to take his staff to a win in 19.5 overs. He hit 4 sixes and 6 fours as PBKS registered their second win in 4 matches within the IPL 2024.
Nonetheless, Shashank Singh’s induction into the PBKS ranks had a touch of controversy final yr. In direction of the tip of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 public sale, Shashank Singh was roped in for Rs 20 lakh by Punjab Kings. However quickly after he was picked within the accelerated public sale, there appeared to be some confusion going by the gestures of Punjab Kings co-owners Ness Wadia and Preity Zinta. When Shashank’s title was introduced up, Preity Zinta raised the paddle after discussing the participant together with her staff. The participant was shortly bought as no different franchise bid for him, and the hammer went down.
As there appeared to be some confusion, auctioneer Mallik Sagar stated: “It was a flawed title? You don’t need the participant?” requested Mallika. “We’re speaking about Shashank Singh. However the hammer has come down. Participant No. 236 and 237 each went to you. I believe the hammer has come down for 237 (Shashank) as effectively,” she stated.
Than incident led to social media storm on how Punjab Kings didn’t desire a participant which it had simply purchased. Nonetheless, Punjab Kings on Wednesday issued a clarification: “Punjab Kings want to make clear that Shashank Singh was at all times on our goal checklist. The confusion was as a result of 2 gamers of the identical title being on the checklist. We’re delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success.
After Shashank’s newest heroics, the public sale confusion memes flooded the web.
Once you unintentionally purchase Shashank Singh in public sale and he seems to be a match winner pic.twitter.com/VfJeheyD5f
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 4, 2024
For all of you who stated Shashank Singh was a mistake from Punjab Kings to purchase him on the public sale! This one is for you #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 #GTvPBKS pic.twitter.com/cp37lCOXEH
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 4, 2024
Shashank Singh the of the night time.. pic.twitter.com/ZWdCNyGqZj
— CricVipez (@CricVipezAP) April 4, 2024
Find out how to present gratitude in the direction of Shashank Singh : https://t.co/owiEa5Snsv
— Jahir-ul (@Zuheb_786) April 4, 2024
Punjab Kings match-winner Shashank Singh stated that his mentality of at all times stepping into to bat considering he’s the most effective helped him conquer the imposing 200-run goal set by Gujarat Titans in an IPL recreation right here on Thursday.
Shashank slammed an unbeaten 29-ball 61 as PBKS received the match by three wickets on the penultimate ball of the thrilling match.
“They (senior gamers) are the legends of the sport, however after I go to bat I believe I’m the most effective. You get expertise, could not get numerous matches earlier than. Right here the house owners and training workers backed me. I used to be very assured,” stated the 32-year-old all-rounder, who outshone GT skipper Shubman Gill on the day along with his pyrotechnics and profitable mentality.
With PTI inputs
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