IPL: PBKS's Shashank Singh dreams of playing under Rohit Sharma
What's the story
Punjab Kings's middle-order batter Shashank Singh has openly expressed his admiration for India's ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma. Despite preparing to play under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025, Shashank said that if given a choice, he would prefer to play under Rohit. He praised the seasoned cricketer for his ability to back players and maintain a lighthearted atmosphere in the dressing room.
Shared experiences
Experience with Rohit in Mumbai domestic team
Shashank, who made a name for himself in IPL 2024, with his aggressive yet strategic batting for Punjab Kings, has fond memories of sharing the dressing room with Rohit during their stint together for the Mumbai domestic team. He was particularly impressed by Rohit's sharp cricketing intellect and his effortless rapport with teammates, especially younger ones. This experience has significantly influenced Shashank's admiration for Rohit.
Future dreams
Shashank's aspirations to play under Rohit
In a recent interview, Shashank didn't shy away from saying he wants to one day play under Rohit's captaincy. He said, "Everyone says that he [Rohit] backs his players to the hilt; gives them plenty of chances. He is a very smart captain. His one-liners (on the field) are also quite funny." Singh further added, "If you ask me one captain I would want to play under, it will be Rohit Sharma."
IPL
Shashank, Rohit set for IPL 2025
Both Shashank and Rohit will play for their respective sides in IPL 2025. While Rohit will vie for a sixth IPL title with Mumbai Indians (MI), the former aims to continue his blazing run with the Kings. Shashank had a breakout IPL season last year, scoring 354 runs at a strike-rate of 164.65. His tally includes two half-centuries. Although PBKS failed to make the playoffs, Shashank's imperious form was a highlight.