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IPL Auction: Can same-name players cause confusion at the bidding table?

A mix-up at the IPL 2024 auction saw Punjab Kings briefly attempt to retract their bid for Shashank Singh, citing mistaken identity due to two players sharing the same name. The franchise later clarified that the all-rounder from Chhattisgarh was always a target, expressing delight in securing him. The player himself reassured fans on social media.

16 Dec 2025 12:37 pm