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International career
Shashank Singh has not yet played for the Indian national cricket team. He has shown his talent in domestic cricket and in the IPL, but hasn't had a chance to represent the country. Here's a brief look at his career:
- 2021: Joined Punjab Kings in the IPL, but hasn't been called up for international cricket.
Leagues Participation
Shashank Singh mainly plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has had an up-and-down career.
Indian Premier League
Shashank Singh has been a part of several IPL teams, but his journey has not been smooth.
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Year
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Team
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Auction Price
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Notes
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2017
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Delhi Daredevils
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₹10 Lakhs
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Bought but did not play.
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2019
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Rajasthan Royals
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₹30 Lakhs
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Bought by RR, but did not play in the season.
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2020
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Rajasthan Royals
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Retained
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Retained but did not play.
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2021
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N/A
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N/A
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Went unsold in the auction.
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2022
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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₹20 Lakhs
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Played 10 matches, made his debut.
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2023
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N/A
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N/A
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Went unsold in the auction.
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2024
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Punjab Kings
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₹20 Lakhs
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Joined PBKS, expected to play in the middle order.
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2025
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Punjab Kings
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₹5.50 Cr
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He finished with 350 runs and a stellar average of 50.00.
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2026
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Punjab Kings
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₹5.50 Cr
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Retained for IPL 2026.
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Shashank, who remained with the team as a key player for ₹5.50 Cr., had a legendary 2025 season, leading the PBKS to their first IPL final since 2014. He finished the season with 350 runs and a brilliant batting average of 50.00.
For the 2026 season, Shashank Singh has been retained by the Punjab Kings and elevated to the role of one of the team’s key leaders. He is expected to anchor the middle order and deliver decisive performances at crucial moments alongside new captain Shriyas Ayyar.
Domestic career
Shashank Singh began his domestic career with Mumbai and Puducherry before moving to Chhattisgarh. He debuted in List A cricket for Mumbai in the 2015 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Punjab in Hyderabad. His first-class debut came in 2019 when he played for Chhattisgarh in a Ranji Trophy match against Odisha.
Shashank has done well in domestic cricket. He became the first Indian to score 150 runs and take five wickets in the same match. In the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he scored 152 runs and took 5 wickets for 20 runs against Manipur in Jaipur. This helped Chhattisgarh win by 88 runs.
Since joining Chhattisgarh in 2019, Shashank has played regularly in various formats. In 21 first-class matches, he scored 858 runs at an average of 31.77 and took 12 wickets. In List A cricket, he scored 859 runs in 23 matches with an average of 40.90 and 31 wickets.
In the 2023-2024 season, Shashank became the first Indian to score over 150 runs and take five wickets in a single List A match against Manipur. His domestic career continues to show his skills as both a batsman and a bowler.
Records and achievements
Shashank Singh has achieved some remarkable feats in his career.
- 2022: In an IPL match against Gujarat Titans, Shashank scored 25 runs off 6 balls, with a strike rate of 416.66.
- April 4, 2024: He scored 61 off 29 balls in a match against Gujarat Titans.
- April 26, 2024: In a game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, Shashank set a record for the most "gears" in a T20-3 match during the 18th over.
These performances highlight his ability to make an impact with both bat and ball in key matches.
Personal life
Shashank’s father is a police officer, and his mother, Sunita Singh, worked at Reliance Infocomm. His elder sister, Shrutika Singh, works at ONGC Mumbai. The family is from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. Shashank is known for playing with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and for Chhattisgarh in domestic cricket.
Finance
Shashank Singh’s net worth is estimated at ₹1.69 crore. He plays professional cricket for Chhattisgarh and has been a part of the IPL.
Cars and House
No details are available about his cars or home.
Scandals
In the IPL 2024 auction, there was confusion with two players named Shashank Singh. Punjab Kings mistakenly thought they bought the wrong one. This led to some social media jokes and trolling. However, Shashank proved his worth by scoring 61 runs from 29 balls in a match against Gujarat Titans, helping his team win.
Fans
Shashank has around 250,000 followers on Instagram. Fans admire his performances, especially his crucial knock for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2024.
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