PBKS’ new finisher Shashank Singh has revealed the chat he has had with MS Dhoni on the art of finishing as the India batter has been in sensational form for PBKS this season. Shashank has been one of the bright spots for PBKS this season, playing the finisher role and getting them the win against GT and almost getting them home against SRH.
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Speaking to IPL’s website ahead of the clash against MI, Shashank revealed the chat he has had with Dhoni about finishing games and feels that the CSK star is the best person to ask questions about chasing and finishing an innings.
“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,” said Shashank.
The PBKS batter also talked about his friendship with Suryakumar Yadav, who he will be up against during the MI clash. Shashank said that he would talk to the MI batter about finishing games and what angles to play in those situations.
“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.”
“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,” said Shashank.
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How well has Shashank Singh performed in IPL 2024?
Shashank has scored 181 runs from 6 matches so far, with one fifty to his name and an average of 73. The most impressive thing has been his strike-rate, which is 184.81 at the moment.