Punjab Kings’ new finisher Shashank Singh has shared insights from his conversation with MS Dhoni on the art of finishing as the Indian batter produced one of the standout knocks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The Punjab Kings may have roped in Shashank by mistake but he proved his worth after putting up a match-winning knock against Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans. He whacked an unbeaten 61 off 29 and steered his team to win against GT by three wickets. However, he impressed with the bat and showcased how he could be an ideal fit as a finisher just like MS Dhoni.
Mahi bhai is the best person to ask questions: Shashank
Speaking to the IPL's official website ahead of the clash against Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians (MI), Shashank said that he feels that Mahi bhai is the best person to ask questions as he is expertise in finishing innings and chasing targets.
"So I had a good conversation with Mahi bhai, like when I was with the SRH or even in RR. Whenever I had an opportunity to meet him personally, I used to go and ask questions because I am someone who likes to ask questions. And Mahi bhai is the best person to ask questions when you bat in the death overs, or even if you are chasing, how to chase and how to target those bowlers and how to be calm and composed," 32-year-old Shashank said.
I had good discussions with Suryakumar Yadav: Shashank
He also talked about his friendship with Suryakumar Yadav and their exchanges on game-finishing strategies.
"So I had good discussions with him. More often than not Suryakumar, because obviously I've played for Bombay also, and Surya is a good friend of mine. So we keep on discussing about things like, when you chase how to chase and which bowler to take and what angles I can play and what shots I can play on certain wicket,” Shashank added.
"So it's a good thing. Like when someone like Suryakumar, who is the best in T20, if he comes and tell you something, if he gives you some tips, it does help you when you are at the centre and under the pump," the PBKS concluded.
Shashank Singh's performance in IPL 2024 so far
Shashank has hammered 146 runs from six matches at a strike rate of 184.81 and an average of 73.
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