Shashank Singh, an underappreciated star, saves the Punjab Kings against the Gujarat Titans.
This season, the Indian Premier League appears to be producing more youthful talent. It was Shashank Singh who showcased his extraordinary talent to a global audience on Thursday.
Against Gujarat Titans, the 32-year-old was one of the few Punjab Kings batters to battle at the plate. The Chhattisgarh man’s season in the IPL 2024 has been fantastic. Shashank Singh’s journey wasn’t simple; during IPL 2024, uncertainty over his name almost put an end to his dream.
However, domestic cricket fans are aware of his abilities, particularly his preference for the game’s shortest formats. The 32-year-old has chosen the biggest stage to display the precise talent that only a select few were aware of, in spite of all the disappointments.
Shashank Singh: The IPL 2024 Nearly Man
At the Punjab Kings table at the IPL Auction 2024 in December of last year, there was mayhem. It appeared as though Preity Zinta had made a mistake in her choice of player as she turned to face the auctioneer. Shashank Singh’s dreams and ambitions to play in the IPL were virtually nonexistent.
Rumours circulated that the bid would be withdrawn, which would have been a devastating setback. During the auctions, PBKS was believed to be selecting yet another player from Bengal with the same name. After all was said and done, Shashank Singh signed a 20-lakh rupee contract to play for the Punjab Kings.
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Shashank Singh scored a quick 21 against RCB after starting his IPL career with a duck for PBKS. When PBKS batted first and amassed a good score, the 32-year-old played a masterful game. There was enough of skill on display, even in that little appearance against RCB.
His greatest moment was during PBKS’s game versus Gujarat Titans, where they needed to win by 200 runs. Now that the major players were back in the dugout and the run total was rising, it was Shashank Singh’s turn to prove his value. In the most incredible of circumstances, Shashank Singh helped his team win the game. Every cricket fan’s mouth drops to mention Shashank Singh as soon as the winning runs are made.
