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Shashank Singh impressed for Punjab Kings, scoring 354 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 164.65 and averaged 44.25.

Shashank Singh for Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings have the largest purse in their kitty after the IPL 2025 retentions deadline day saw them retain uncapped duo of Prabhsimran Singh (INR 4 crore) and Shashank Singh (INR 5.5 crore).
“I am extremely grateful to the franchise as they have given me an opportunity again and shown their faith in me. Having been in the circuit for the last five years, this opportunity they have given me is something I’ll be forever grateful for. Now, it’s my time to prove them right,” Shashank said after the retentions were announced.
Looking ahead to IPL 2025, Singh is particularly enthusiastic about working with the team’s new head coach, Ricky Ponting. “Working with Ricky Ponting Sir will be the best thing for me this year. He is a legend of this game, and I am eager to learn new things under his guidance,” says Shashank, who grew up admiring Ponting’s trademark pull shots.
This moment of Shashank’s career has only strengthened his resolve to contribute more significantly to the team’s success. “As a professional, you have to give your 100%, and that’s why you are there. The way Punjab Kings and the fans have shown trust in me, it’s my responsibility to double up my performances and ensure we go for the championship,” he emphasized.
Shashank, who scored 354 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 164.65 to be the breakout star for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, expressed gratitude on being retained by the franchise.
Ponting, appointed as the franchise’s coach after his stint with Delhi Capitals ended, said “Prabhsimran is someone who we have invested in and have great hopes for. Shashank’s skillsets are in high demand and after his breakthrough performances, it was difficult to ignore him. We will target bringing back some of our other players at the auction.”
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With PBKS spending INR 9.5 crore on their two retentions, they now go into the auction with a purse of 110.5 crore, the most amongst all ten franchises. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals retained Axar Patel (INR 16.5 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (INR 13.25 crore), Tristan Stubbs (INR 10 crore) and Abishek Porel (INR 4 crore), while letting go of skipper Rishabh Pant, ahead of this year’s mega auction.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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