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Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shashank Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-pace bowler, and has also represented several domestic and IPL teams in his career.

Early life and background

Shashank Singh was born in Bhilai, India, on 21 November 1991. Public player profiles identify him as an Indian cricketer from the domestic circuit.

Domestic career

Singh has played for several domestic sides, including Mumbai and Chhattisgarh. Coverage describes him as a utility player and all-rounder who contributes with both batting and medium-pace bowling.

Indian Premier League career

He made his IPL debut in 2022 and has been associated with teams including Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings. IPL profile material describes him as a power-hitting batter who became an important part of Punjab Kings' batting lineup.

Playing style

Singh is listed as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler in major player profiles. Some sources also describe him as a right-arm off-break bowler or all-rounder, reflecting differences in how his bowling style is recorded across databases.

Key facts

  • Shashank Singh is an Indian cricketer born on 21 November 1991.
  • He plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.
  • He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace.
  • He has represented multiple domestic and IPL teams, including Mumbai, Chhattisgarh, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
  • IPL sources describe him as a middle-order or lower-middle-order batter known for power hitting.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shashank Singh?
He is an Indian cricketer who plays for Punjab Kings in the IPL.
When was Shashank Singh born?
He was born on 21 November 1991.
What is Shashank Singh’s batting style?
He is a right-handed batter.
What is Shashank Singh’s bowling style?
He is listed as a right-arm medium bowler in several player profiles, though some sources describe him differently.
Which teams has he played for?
His profiles list teams including Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Chhattisgarh.
What is he known for in the IPL?
IPL coverage describes him as a power-hitting middle-order batter and an important lower-middle-order option for Punjab Kings.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shashank_Singh
    Supports: Birth date; Indian cricketer; batting and bowling style; Punjab Kings affiliation
  2. NDTV Sports — https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/63951-shashank-singh-playerprofile
    Supports: Birth place; nationality; batting style; bowling style; teams played
  3. Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/players/shashank-singh-63520
    Supports: Player background; role as utility player/all-rounder; early domestic recognition
  4. IPL T20 — https://www.iplt20.com/players/shashank-singh/3261
    Supports: IPL debut; role; Punjab Kings profile; batting style; seasonal description
  5. CricTracker — https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shashank-singh/
    Supports: Nationality; role; birth date; batting and bowling styles; teams
  6. The Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/player-profile/shashank-singh/63520
    Supports: Nationality; birth date; role; batting and bowling style; teams played