Punjab’s IPL auction blunder: Accidentally bought wrong player

Punjab Kings accidentally purchased uncapped Indian player Shashank Singh at a base price of Rs 20 lakh during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction. The confusion arose during the accelerated round of the auction when the auctioneer, Mallika Sagar, announced the name of Singh. Despite the mix-up, PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta secured Shashank’s purchase after a brief discussion with her team members. However, as the auction progressed, PBKS realized their mistake and informed the auctioneer.