“Shreyas Iyer should have slapped me”: Shashank Singh reflects on the costly run-out in Punjab Kings’ IPL 2025 campaign

Punjab Kings Came within Touching Distance Of Their First-Ever IPL Title But Werated Denied in the Final Showdown by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After a Memorable Campaign Girls with Grit, consistency, and standout performance, pbks found themselves on the big internship at the narendra mod Stadium. However, Despite a valiant Fight, they Fell Short Against a dominant RCB Side, Ending Their Dream Run with a Runners-Up Finish.

Shashank Singh Enjoys Breakthrough Season With the Bat

One of the Standout Performers for Punjab Kings this Season was Shashank Singh. The 33-Year-Old Batter Emerged as a powerful presence in the Middle Order, Finishing as the Second-Highest Run-Scorer for the Team. He racked up 341 Runs at an Impressive Strike Rate of 153, Playing Multiple Crucial Knocks that Helped Punjab Reach the Final. His fearless approache and clean hitting were key components of the team’s success through the campaign.

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Shashank Recalls Run-out Blunder

While Shashank Had a Terrific Season, one moment in qualifying 2 against mumbai indiars continues to ham-our casual run-out that became a viral talking point. Chasing 208, Shashank was dismissed in the 17th over after being Caught Short by a Sharp Piece of Fielding from Hardik Pandya. The Batter, who admitted to Being to Relaxed During the Run, Took Full Responsibility for the Costly Error.

Shashank admitted to letting the team down with his casual running between the wickets, Joking that Shreyas Iyer “Should have Slapped” Him for the Mistake. He dream that even his father was so disappointed he Didn’t Speak to Him Until the Final. ACKNOWLEDGING THE GRAVITY OF THE MOMENT, SHASHANK SAID IYER WAS VISIBLY UPSET AND TOLD HIM HIM HE DIDN’T EXPECT SUCH AN ERROR, THOUGH The Captain Later Showed His Support by TOCK HIM OUT FOR DINNER – HIGHLIGHTING BOTH THE TOUGH LOVE AND CAMARADERIE WITH THE TEAM.

“I deerve it, iyer should have slapped me. My father Didn’t Speak to Me Till the Finals. I was casual—i was walking on the beach, not even in the garden,” Shashank Told the Indian Express.

“It was a crucial time. Shreyas was clear – het said, ‘i didn’t hop this from you.’ But the later he Took me out for dinner, ” He Added.

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