Fact Check: Has Shashank Singh Pointed Himself After Punjab Kings Elimination?

Season 19 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached its Playoffs stage, as there were some of the teams that were performing exceptionally well in the first half of the season but couldn't make it over the line. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) was the team that was unbeaten in the first seven matches of the IPL 2026 and were looking in red-hot form like their previous season.

However, post mid-season, there were areas where the Punjab Kings failed to do well in the middle, one such area was the fielding and especially catching. There were a number of catches dropped by the players of the PBKS, which eventually led to big scores, and the PBKS lost a few matches due to it and couldn't qualify for the Playoffs. Many players took to social media about the gratitude of this season and disappointment of not qualifying, but there was one player who may have taken responsibility for the Punjab Kings Elimination.

Shashank Singh Reaction After PBKS Elimination

Shashank Singh catch drop was quite regular this season, which turned many matches away for the Punjab Kings. Shashank Singh struggled in the field for Punjab Kings during IPL 2026, dropping six catches in important matches. His worst game came against Lucknow Super Giants, where he dropped three catches. He also missed an easy chance of Heinrich Klaasen against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who later scored 69 runs, and dropped KL Rahul’s catch against Delhi Capitals.

The IPL 2026 season for Shashank Singh was average and very poor in the field, where his dropped catch of Heinrich Klaasen resulted in a loss for the PBKS. However, he took to social media to thank fans for the support during the IPL 2026 and his gratitude towards the season and all the ups and downs that happened this season. While he also posted one of his pictures of drop catch, which implies that he indirectly took on himself one of the reasons for the Punjab Kings elimination. Shashank Singh wrote,

Shashank Singh Performance in IPL 2026

Shashank Singh had a mix of the IPL 2026 season with the Punjab Kings. He failed to impress with his powerful batting in the lower order, playing an important role as one of the best finishers in IPL. But one of his best performances came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he scored a quick 56 off 27 balls. Overall, he batted at a strong strike rate of around 188. However, his fielding raised concerns as he dropped multiple catches in key moments, which led to criticism from fans and media.