IPL Auction Confusion Story
Every day in the IPL, a new story emerges. Something similar happened with a player during the December 2023 auction when Punjab Kings accidentally bought Shashank Singh, even though their priority list had a 19-year-old player named Shashank Singh from Bengal. However, Punjab Kings later clarified in their official statement that there was some confusion due to having two players with the same name on their list.
Shashank Singh Lifestyle & Biography
So in this lifestyle video, we’ll talk about Shashank Singh’s lifestyle and biography. We request you to watch the entire video. Let’s start the video.
Personal Details
His real name is Shashank Singh, and his nickname is “Badshah.” Professionally, Shashank is an all-rounder cricketer. He was born on November 21, 1991, in Bilai, Madhya Pradesh, India, and as of 2024, he is 33 years old.
Education Background
Now, let’s look at his education. He completed his college studies at Acharya College, Pondicherry. His educational qualification includes a Master of Commerce degree.
Cricket Journey
Early Career
Friends, Shashank started playing cricket at the age of 8. Until the age of 17, he received his initial cricket coaching in Madhya Pradesh. Later, in 2008, in search of better cricket coaching and opportunities, he moved to Mumbai.
Mumbai Struggles
The 17-year-old Shashank Singh faced his biggest challenge upon arriving in Mumbai—finding a suitable cricket academy where he could advance his cricket career.
Coaching & Breakthrough
In 2008, he began coaching under the guidance of Vidya Paradkar, a cricket coach who had been training young cricketers in Mumbai for over three decades. Shashank credits his success to Vidya Paradkar.
Domestic Career Highlights
After learning the nuances of cricket from Vidya Paradkar, he joined the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai and began playing club-level cricket for their team.
T20 Debut
In 2015, after playing a blistering innings of 65 runs off 23 balls, he caught the attention of Mumbai selectors for the first time. This innings helped him secure a spot in Mumbai’s T20 team, as he made his domestic T20 debut on April 1, 2015, against Cuttack in the 2015-16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
IPL Journey
Given his stellar performances in domestic cricket, Delhi Daredevils bought him at his base price in the IPL 2017 auction for ₹10 lakh.
Move to Chhattisgarh
In 2019, Shashank moved to Chhattisgarh to continue the rest of his career with the Chhattisgarh cricket team.
Ranji Trophy Debut
On December 9, 2019, he made his first-class debut for Chhattisgarh in a match against Odisha.
Rajasthan Royals Stint
Rajasthan Royals bought him for the 2019 and 2020 IPL seasons, but he didn’t get a chance to play a single match in either season.
Historic Achievement
In November 2023, during the 2023-24 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he became the first Indian List-A cricketer to score 150 runs and take five wickets in the same match against Manipur.
Punjab Kings Purchase
On December 19, 2023, Shashank Singh was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹20 lakh in the 2024 IPL auction held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. After the auction, some confusion arose in the news.
Auction Confusion Clarification
It was suggested that Punjab Kings had mistakenly picked the wrong Shashank. However, the team later clarified on social media that Shashank was always on their list, and the confusion arose due to two players with the same name being on the list.
IPL Performance
On April 4, 2024, during a match against Gujarat Titans, Shashank played a match-winning innings of 61 runs off 29 balls, leading Punjab Kings to victory and proving that Shashank Singh is capable of turning the game on his own. Let us know in the comments how you feel about him.
Family Background
Now, let’s introduce his family. His father’s name is Shailesh Singh, who is an IPS officer by profession. His mother’s name is Sunita Singh, and he also has a sister named Surati Singh.
Marital Status
Looking at his marital status, he is unmarried.
Physical Stats
Now, let’s check his physical stats. His height is approximately 5 feet 11 inches. His eye color is black, and his hair color is black. He is Indian by nationality and Hindu by religion.
Residence
Now, let’s see where he lives. He resides with his family in Bilai, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Financial Details
Now, let’s look at his income. He was bought for ₹20 lakh in the IPL.
Net Worth
Now, let’s check his net worth. According to reports, his total net worth is approximately ₹10 crore.
Closing Remarks
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