Shashank Singh Credits ‘Punjab Kings’ On Being Ranked Ninth On Google’s Most Searched Athlete List

March 1, 2025: Shashank Singh, the explosive batter who made headlines during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with his match-winning performances for Punjab Kings, is gearing up to don the red jersey once again and showcase his skills in IPL 2025.

In a stellar season last year, Shashank captured the attention of fans and cricket enthusiasts worldwide with his breathtaking innings, including a memorable 61* off just 29 balls against the Gujarat Titans, which helped Punjab secure a thrilling victory. His back-to-back thrilling performances earned him immense popularity, making him the ninth most searched athlete on Google globally in 2024.

Reflecting on his sudden rise to fame, Shashank shared his thoughts, saying, “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.”

Shashank attributed much of his success to the support and trust that the Punjab Kings franchise has shown in him. He continued, “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. It’s true that I worked hard as well.”

Retained by Punjab Kings for the upcoming season, Shashank is excited to reunite with his DY Patil T20 Cup teammates, Shreyas Iyer and Suryansh Shedge, under the same banner. Speaking about his bond with Shreyas, Shashank said, “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.”

Shashank also spoke highly of Suryansh, who he believes is a bright prospect for both Punjab Kings and the country. “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,” he added.

Expressing his gratitude to the franchise for their unwavering support, Shashank shared his excitement about continuing to perform well this season. “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 33-year-old said.

Reflecting on the trust the management had in him, Shashank said, “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.”

Punjab Kings will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign on March 25 against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Shashank will look to continue his impressive form and help lead his team to greater success in this year’s IPL.