Shashank Singh leaves Chhattisgarh to join Pondicherry for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Shashank Singh has announced his departure from Chhattisgarh to play as a guest player for Pondicherry starting in the 2026-27 season. Singh cited lack of support from the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh amid injuries and exclusion from team selections as his reasons for the move. He aims to focus on white-ball cricket and maintain his status as an all-rounder. Singh had recently won the Lala Amarnath Award for best all-rounder and hopes to contribute significantly to both Pondicherry and the Punjab Kings in upcoming competitions.
- •Singh has been with Chhattisgarh since 2019.
- •He suffered injuries that led to limited inclusion in teams.
- •He will focus on white-ball cricket this season.
- •Singh previously excelled in domestic tournaments.
- •Pondicherry is finalizing additional guest players.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Shashank Singh quits Chhattisgarh, set to join Pondicherry for 2026-27 season
"Shashank Singh will play for Pondicherry as a guest player starting in 2026. He is leaving Chhattisgarh after feeling unsupported by the state association. Singh cited injuries and a lack of inclusion in team selections as reasons. He aims to focus on white-ball cricket and bowling his full quota. Singh previously received the Lala Amarnath Award for best all-rounder.
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