Shashank Singh recently talked about his team’s plans. He plays for Punjab Kings in the IPL and shared who would possibly play of their first match, that’s against Gujarat Titans.
Shashank spoke about this on a podcast with Shubhankar Mishra. He thinks these 11 players will be in the team:
- Josh Inglis
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shashank Singh
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marco Jansen
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Shashank also mentioned other players who might play. Yash Thakur could be the 12th man. Kuldeep Sen is another option for this role. The choice depends on the match conditions.
Top 4 Teams for IPL 2025
Shashank feels very good about his team. He thinks the Punjab Kings will finish in the top two. This shows he has a lot of confidence in his team.
He named other teams that will do well too. These teams are Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He thinks either Mumbai Indians or Chennai Super Kings will also do well.
Different Opinions from Cricket Experts
Cricket expert Aakash Chopra sees things a bit differently. He suggests changing the order of the two players. He would put Nehal Wadhera at number 6. Shashank Singh would be at number 7 in his plan.
The rest of his list stays the same. Marco Jansen would be eighth. Harpreet Brar comes in at ninth place. Arshdeep Singh is tenth. Yuzvendra Chahal completes the team at number 11.
New Leadership for Punjab Kings
This year, Punjab Kings has a new captain. Shreyas Iyer will lead the team. He wants to help them win their first IPL title. The team has never won the IPL before.
Punjab Kings fans are excited about this season. They hope Shreyas can lead the team to success. Shashank Singh’s confidence adds to their hopes. The team looks strong on paper.
The IPL 2025 season starts soon. Punjab Kings will work hard to prove Shashank right. Their journey begins against Gujarat Titans. Fans will watch closely to see if they can win.