In direction of the tip of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 public sale, there was one explicit bid that created numerous social media storm. It was for uncapped Indian participant Shashank Singh was roped in for Rs 20 lakh by Punjab Kings. However quickly after he was picked within the accelerated public sale, there gave the impression to be some confusion going by the gestures of Punjab Kings co-owners Ness Wadia and Preity Zinta. When Shashank’s title was introduced up, Preity Zinta raised the paddle after discussing the participant along with her crew. The participant was rapidly bought as no different franchise bid for him, and the hammer went down.

As there gave the impression to be some confusion, auctioneer Mallik Sagar mentioned: “It was a flawed title? You do not need the participant?” requested Mallika. “We’re speaking about Shashank Singh. However the hammer has come down. Participant No. 236 and 237 each went to you. I believe the hammer has come down for 237 (Shashank) as nicely,” she mentioned.

Than incident led to social media storm on how Punjab Kings didn’t desire a participant which it had simply purchased. Nevertheless, Punjab Kings on Wednesday issued a clarification: “Punjab Kings wish to make clear that Shashank Singh was at all times on our goal record. The confusion was as a consequence of 2 gamers of the identical title being on the record. We’re delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success.”

Two gamers of comparable names on the IPL record created confusion. I’m delighted to share that the proper Shashank Singh has been onboarded. He has put out some noteworthy performances, and we’re able to unleash his expertise.

– Satish Menon
CEO, Punjab Kings.

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 20, 2023

Then Punjab Kings’ CEO Satish Menon mentioned: “Two gamers of comparable names on the IPL record created confusion. I’m delighted to share that the proper Shashank Singh has been onboarded. He has put out some noteworthy performances, and we’re able to unleash his expertise.”

Official Replace

Punjab Kings wish to make clear that Shashank Singh was at all times on our goal record. The confusion was as a consequence of 2 gamers of the identical title being on the record. We’re delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success.

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 20, 2023

Now, Shashank Singh himself has responded to the entire ‘confusion’. “It is All Cool … Thanks for Trusting on me!!!!” he wrote on X.

It is All Cool … Thanks for Trusting on me!!!! https://t.co/Gs9hOnRspa

— shashank singh (@shashank2191) December 20, 2023

A PBKS official advised PTI on Wednesday that the proper participant had been picked and he was being scouted by the franchise for fairly a while.

“We now have picked the proper participant. He was being scouted by us for fairly a while. He’s a 32-year-old participant from Chhattisgarh who performed for Sunrisers Hyderabad throughout the 2022 season,” mentioned the PBKS official.

“Studies are complicated him with a 19-year-old cricketer with the identical title.” Punjab Kings, previously Kings XI Punjab, are one of many eight inaugural franchises of the IPL collectively owned by Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman, Preity Zinta and Karan Paul. The crew has by no means gained an IPL title.

With PTI inputs