"Confusion Was Due To...": Punjab Kings Breaks Silence After Reports Suggest They Mistakenly Bought Shashank Singh At IPL 2024 Auction
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The IPL 2024 auction saw a controversial moment on Tuesday when Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia looked confused after they won the bid for uncapped Indian Shashank Singh
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction saw a controversial moment on Tuesday when Punjab Kings co-owners Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia looked confused after they won the bid for uncapped Indian Shashank Singh. It appeared that the IPL franchise did not intend to buy the player, but then the gavel had already fallen. IPL 2024 auctioneer Mallika Sagar also looked a little surprised as the PBKS management was seen going through the players auction list. However, PBKS decided to go ahead with the buy and even welcomed Shashank Singh to their team through a post on X. Official UpdatePunjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success. Ik hor included to #SaddaSquad! #IPL2024Auction #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi pic.twitter.com/I0ON3p1DSa
However, on Wednesday, Punjab Kings clarified that buying Shashank Singh was always in their plans.
"Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success," Punjab Kings wrote in a post on X on Wednesday.
