PBKS are currently in 9th position on points table

Ashutosh Sharma’s 28-ball 61 consisted of 7 sixes

Sanjay Sir has taught me that I am not a slogger: Ashutosh

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are currently in the 9th position on the points table in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after having lost 5 of their 7 games. However the performance by their middle order has been noteworthy and has ensured that the franchise has remained in the contest on many occasions. Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have been receiving praise for scoring at a quick rate. They were relatively unknown names ahead of the tournament. 

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Despite having lost the game against Mumbai Indians (MI) on 18th April, Ashutosh Sharma’s 28-ball 61 that consisted of 7 sixes ensured that the match was taken well into the final over, hence reducing the margin of defeat. “The celebrations were for Sanjay Bangar Sir. I am working a lot under him and he keeps guiding me. He has given me a chance. I also wanted to thank the Punjab team for showing faith in me – our Head Coach Trevor Bayliss, Ashish paaji, Shikhar paaji who have believed in me. Sanjay Sir has taught me that I am not a slogger and that I play cricketing shots and I need to focus on that. This small statement has become a big one for me. I am following the same and that has changed my game. The shots I play are all cricketing shots,”Ashutosh said after the game.