Who is Punjab Kings Player Shashank Singh? - Ranked Ninth On Google’s Most Searched Athlete List

After ranking ninth on Google's list of the world's most searched sportsmen in 2024, Punjab Kings star batsman Shashank Singh recently thanked the team. The batter, who had an incredible Indian Premier League (IPL) season the previous year, talked about how important Punjab Kings were to his success.

During a fantastic season the previous year, Shashank captivated cricket fans and aficionados around the world with his incredible innings, which included a stunning 61* off just 29 balls against the Gujarat Titans, which helped Punjab win in an exciting match. He became extremely popular as a result of his consecutive exciting performances, and in 2024, he was the ninth most searched athlete worldwide on Google.

Because of his performance, the team decided to pay INR 5.5 crore to keep him for the IPL 2025. Singh became well-known both on and off the field as a result of his outstanding accomplishments. He attributed his rising fame to the Punjab-based team after his name appeared on Google's list of the most searched athletes globally in 2024.

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Talking about his sudden rise in fame Shashank said, “I did not know that Google releases a list of people who are searched across the world. It’s a big thing, honestly. I prefer celebrating in solace. But deep inside, it feels good that people across India and the world are searching for my name and knowing what I do. It has been possible because of the Punjab Kings. There are so many cricketers who are talented and playing at the top level, but Punjab Kings has always shown trust in me and backed me. Indeed, I worked hard as well."

Shashank is thrilled to be joining his DY Patil T20 Cup teammates, Shreyas Iyer and Suryansh Shedge, under the same banner after being signed by Punjab Kings for the forthcoming season. Regarding his relationship with Shreyas, Shashank stated, “I am excited to meet Shreyas because I have played cricket with him at the junior level. We played together in the DY Patil T20 Cup, and we share a good bond. I am very excited to play under his captaincy this season. I am also excited to reunite with Suryansh, who is also from the same DY Patil team. He is a very bright prospect for both Punjab Kings and the country."

The 33-year-old also added, “I am extremely lucky that I was a part of this franchise last year and was retained. I personally feel great about the innings against the Gujarat Titans and the Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively. It was a special feeling that the team finished on the winning side, and I was the one who was standing there. The support the management gave me last year is something that is very close to my heart. Now, I could say that I am emotionally attached to the franchise. I’ll make sure that I do all the right things that I did last year to retain this trust."

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