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IPL 2024: From 'mistakenly bought' to becoming a match winner, Shashank Singh opens up on support from PBKS management 

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Shashank Singh's Gratitude

After his match-winning performance for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans, Shashank Singh expressed his gratitude towards the team owners for showing faith in him.

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Emergence as Match-Winner

Shashank Singh, aged 32, emerged as the match-winner for Punjab Kings by playing an unbeaten knock of 61 runs off 29 balls against Gujarat Titans.

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Awarded Man of the Match

For his outstanding performance, Shashank Singh was awarded the Man of the Match, leading Punjab Kings to chase down a target of 200 or more for the record 6th time in the IPL.

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Confidence in Ability

Post-match, Shashank Singh thanked the Punjab Kings owners, management, and coaching staff for their trust in him and expressed confidence in his batting ability.

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Clarification on Auction Controversy

The IPL auction last December saw confusion when Punjab Kings bid for Shashank Singh, leading to speculation about the team's intentions. However, the franchise later clarified that Shashank was always on their target list.

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Statement from Punjab Kings

Following the confusion during the auction, Punjab Kings released a statement explaining that Shashank Singh was indeed a target for them, despite the apparent confusion during the bidding process.

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Delight in Having Shashank Onboard

Punjab Kings expressed delight in having Shashank Singh on their team and looked forward to his contributions to their success in the IPL.

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Performance Over Speculation

Shashank Singh's stellar performance on the field overshadowed any speculation surrounding his auction process, highlighting his value to the Punjab Kings franchise in IPL 2024.