Shashank Singh, the standout performer for Punjab Kings in the ongoing IPL 2024 season, attributes his success to self-belief and the confidence gained from domestic cricket. Despite initially raising eyebrows at the IPL auction, Singh has proven his worth with impressive performances, including 137 runs in five games.
In a recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stellar all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award. Singh highlighted how youngsters like Reddy are carrying their confidence from domestic cricket into the IPL.
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“The only thing is self-belief. Like the way we played in domestic cricket. Like you see Nitish here. He scored usually and took wickets in white-ball and red-ball both,” Shashank said, emphasizing the importance of believing in one’s abilities.
Singh acknowledged the element of luck in cricket but emphasized the role of self-confidence in players’ performances. He noted that while these youngsters might be unknown in the IPL, they are well-known stars in the domestic circuit, and their performances there have earned them a place in the IPL.
“So the players who are coming in, yes may be unknown here, but they are known players in the domestic circuit. We play domestically and they are doing very well. So it is the reward for that. Whatever you do domestically, you continue doing the same here,” Singh explained.
He concluded by highlighting the significance of self-belief and confidence at the IPL level. “That performance brings you here. Cricket is a game of self-belief. I think at this level, whatever you perform, you bring confidence and self-belief here and then you do well here. Obviously luck is a part, but then that self-relief confidence is always there,” Singh said.
Singh’s success story in IPL 2024 is a testament to the importance of self-belief and the impact of domestic cricket in shaping players’ careers. As he continues to shine in the tournament, his journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers aiming to make their mark in the IPL and beyond.
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