Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 61-run knock led the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their second victory in IPL 2024. The batter turned out to be the hero for Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab, which has misplaced all hopes of chasing the 200-run goal in opposition to Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans. However, Shashank Singh, who confronted intense trolling for being picked up unintentionally within the IPL 2024 auctions, actually got here by means of for his crew and supplied Punjab Kings with two essential factors.
After the spectacular knock, Punjab Kings proprietor Preity G Zinta shared an image with Shashank Singh and praised the batter for his optimistic perspective and unimaginable spirit. Preity G Zinta stated that Shashank Singh has her respect for backing himself throughout robust instances.
“As we speak looks as if the right day to lastly speak about issues that have been stated prior to now about us on the public sale. Lots of people in comparable conditions would have misplaced confidence, buckled underneath stress or develop into de-motivated ……. however not Shashank ! He’s not like lots of people. He’s actually particular. Not simply due to his ability as a participant however due to his optimistic perspective & unimaginable spirit. He took all of the feedback, jokes and brick bats so sportingly & by no means grew to become a sufferer,” Preity G Zinta stated in a protracted submit on X.
“He backed himself and confirmed us what he’s made from, and for that I applaud him. He has my admiration & my respect. I hope he might be an instance to all of you when life takes a special flip & doesn’t play in keeping with script, for it’s not what individuals consider you that issues, however what You consider Your self ! So by no means cease believing in your self like Shashank & I’m certain you can be Man of the match within the recreation of life,” the Punjab Kings proprietor added.
How Punjab Kings ‘accidently’ purchased Shashank Singh in IPL 2024 auctions?
Throughout the IPL 2024 auctions, Shashank Singh got here underneath the hammer for a base value of ₹20 lakh. Punjab Kings co-owners Ness Wadia and Preity Zinta mentioned the participant after which raised the peddle, expressing their intention to purchase the participant. Shashank Singh simply went to Punjab Kings, as no different crew submitted their bid for the participant, however quickly the confusion was out within the open.
Sensing the confusion, auctioneer Mallik Sagar cleared “We’re speaking about Shashank Singh. However the hammer has come down. Participant No. 236 and 237 each went to you. I feel the hammer has come down for 237 (Shashank Singh) as effectively.”
The incident sparked a buzz on social media and Shashank Singh confronted intense trolling for going to the crew that did not need him. Because the issues escalated, Punjab Kings launched an announcement clarifying that they at all times needed Shashank Singh, and the confusion occurred attributable to two gamers having the identical identify.
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Revealed: 05 Apr 2024, 08:16 PM IST
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