Ahmedabad: Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta on Friday mentioned that the group’s hero in an exhilarating three-wicket win in opposition to Gujarat Titans, Shashank Singh had taken brickbats and jokes sportingly following the IPL public sale fiasco, popping out all weapons blazing when it mattered.
On Thursday, Shashank, 32, performed a fiery innings to grab a victory from the jaws of defeat in opposition to the Shubman Gill-led Titans, scoring an unbeaten 29-ball 61 as PBKS chased down the steep 200-run goal with only one ball to spare.
Punjab Kings reportedly needed to withdraw their bid for Shashank through the IPL public sale in Dubai in December final 12 months however the auctioneer didn’t settle for it, because the hammer had come down.
The franchise later issued a clarification claiming that Shashank was at all times on their goal record, and the confusion was resulting from two gamers with the identical identify being talked about on the public sale record.
“Right this moment looks as if the right day to lastly speak about issues that have been mentioned prior to now about us (PBKS) on the public sale. Lots of people in related conditions would have misplaced confidence, buckled beneath stress or turn out to be de-motivated… however not Shashank!” wrote Preity on ‘X’.
Preity additionally praised the cricketer’s constructive perspective and the way in which he backed himself following the confusion final 12 months.
“He isn’t like lots of people. He’s really particular. Not simply due to his talent as a participant however due to his constructive perspective & unimaginable spirit. He took all of the feedback, jokes and brick bats so sportingly & by no means grew to become a sufferer.
“He backed himself and confirmed us what he’s manufactured from, and for that I applaud him. He has my admiration & my respect. I hope he may be an instance to all of you when life takes a special flip & doesn’t play based on script, for it isn’t what folks consider you that issues, however what You consider Your self! “So by no means cease believing in your self like Shashank & I am certain you can be Man of the match within the recreation of life.” Shashank’s IPL stint started with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) when he was picked by the franchise in 2017. He then moved to Rajasthan Royals (2019-21) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022) earlier than Punjab Kings purchased him for Rs 20 lakh.
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