Shashank Singh said that the camp helped him to get into a better mental space. He is also hopeful of regaining full match fitness within one or two weeks
Shashank Singh (Pic: File Pic)
Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) kicked off their preparations with the first pre-season camp in Udaipur, held from January 16 to 20. The camp was attended by key squad members, Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh, according to a release from PBKS.
Speaking about the camp, Shashank, who has recovered from his injury, said the energy was “superb” and that all players were very positive, just like last year.
"The core focus was mostly on the bonding because, obviously, we met after so long. The energy was superb. We were all very positive, just like last year. The place where we had the camp was lovely, with perfect weather conditions and a perfect ground setup. We really enjoyed it and got exactly what we wanted from this camp," he said.
He further stated that the young players in the squad have become more mature and are excited for the upcoming IPL 2026.
"There are so many young players in our team--Suryansh, Priyansh, Pyla, and Vishal. It was so good to be with them. They (young players) have become more eager, more mature, and more excited for this year. It helps to share my experience with them because they keep asking questions. Getting to know their thoughts and talking about our strengths has been amazing," Shashank added.
The 34-year-old cricketer also said that the camp helped him to get into a better mental space. He is hopeful of regaining full match fitness within one or two weeks.
"For me, this game is more about the mental setup. This camp really helped me get into a better mental space," said Shashank. "I am just getting into the groove and trying to be fitter. I feel I'll be match-fit in a week or two," said the Bhilai-born cricketer.
Signing off with a message for the loyal 'Sher Squad', Shashank promised a season defined by entertainment and fighting spirit.
"I want to thank our fans for always supporting us. I feel our fans are the best fans. I am pretty sure that this year, in all the games, that red and golden vibe will be there on the ground. We will make sure that we entertain you, and when you leave the ground, you will have a smile on your face," he concluded.
(With ANI Inputs)
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