Punjab Kings (PBK) opener Prabhasimran Singh surprised many people except veteran Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while naming their favorite players. The right -handed batsman chose former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag as two of their favorite players in a recent conversation with Cricketcker.
Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag were part of India’s victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODIs. Yuvraj won the Player of the Tournament Award in 2011. Sehwag was known for attacking his aggressive and batting style. He is the only Indian player to score two triple century in Test cricket.
Prabhasimran Singh chose Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag as their favorite players
Prabhasimran Singh said that Yuvraj Singh is a patron and brother who provides guidance and regular assistance in his career. The 25 -year -old said that he has praised Sehwag’s batting style for a long time, which his coaches often do compared to him.
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“Yuvi Paji has played a big role in my career. I always talk to him like a brother and not like a player. He knows well what accurate things we work. On a weekly basis, I meet to speak with him. He has supported me a lot,” Prabasimran said.
“When I started playing cricket, I used to watch Sehwag’s batting on YouTube. I used to attack a lot of cricket. My coach said that my batting style meets Sehwag.
Prabhasimran Singh chooses between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
In the Rapid-Fire session, Prabhasimran Singh faced a difficult choice of choosing as his ideal batting partner between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Punjab Kings opener chose Kohli on the current ODI captain.
Prabhasimran also nominated Jasprit Bumrah as the most difficult bowler to face in the IPL, cited the skills and stability of pacer. He further said that keeping in mind its importance in modern T20 strategies, the impact player should continue in the Rule League.
The young batsman also shared his views on the best Indian players for specific shots. Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli were selected for a direct drive and cover drive respectively, while Rohit Sharma was selected for their bridge shot and Suryakumar Yadav to carry out the scoop.
Prabasimran Singh has been with Punjab Kings since the start of his IPL in 2019
Prabhasimran Singh has been with Punjab Kings since the start of IPL in 2019, but played only six matches in his first four season. He played all 14 games in 2023 when Shikhar Dhawan took over as captain and scored his first IPL century against Delhi capitals (DC).
The right -handed batsman finished the season at a strike rate above 150 with 358 runs. His best season was 2025, with a strike rate of 549 runs in 17 matches of 32.49 and a strike rate of 160.52.
Prabhasimran and Priyash Arya helped PBKS Post Explosives to start throughout the season. However, the team lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six runs in the final. Prabhasimran has strengthened its place in the squad since three consecutive 300-plus runs since 2023.
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