Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Bhilai, Madhya Pradesh |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh was selected in India's seven-man squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament. The event is scheduled from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, and the Indian side is captained by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Shashank Singh ended his seven-year association with Chhattisgarh and received a No Objection Certificate from the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh to move. He will represent Puducherry from the 2026-27 domestic season, citing a lack of clarity from the state association after being left out of the 2026 Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League.
Punjab Kings reached the IPL 2025 final but lost the title match, with Shashank Singh contributing as a key lower-order finisher. During the season, he scored 284 runs in 14 matches and produced several important cameos, including two half-centuries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Baadshah |
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| Current IPL Team | Punjab Kings |
| Role in Punjab Kings | Vice-captain (2026 season reports) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Achariya College, Puducherry |
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| Degree | Masters of Commerce |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Sunita Singh |
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| Siblings | Shrutika Singh |
Career
| Cricket |
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Favourites
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| Film | Iqbal (2005) |
| Film Dialogue | Yeh Dimag Ka khel hai, Jo Dil se Khela Jata hai (From Iqbal) |
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| Sportsperson | Roger Federer |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shashank Singh does consume alcohol. | |
| 2. He became the first Indian first-class cricketer to score 150 runs and take five wickets in the same List A match during Chhattisgarh's Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 win over Manipur by 88 runs. | |
| 3. He won the BCCI's Lala Amarnath award for the best allrounder in domestic limited-overs competitions for the 2023-24 season. | |
| 4. He played club village cricket for Boldon CACC in the north east of England. | |
| 5. He scored 68 runs off 28 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, helping Punjab Kings chase 262, which was the highest successful chase in T20 format anywhere in the world at that time. | |
| 6. He was retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the 2025 IPL season as one of their two retained players. | |
| 7. He was involved in a 2023 auction mix-up in which Punjab Kings' bid for him was attributed to a namesake, though the franchise later confirmed he was their intended target. |
