Chandigarh, Oct 31 (Reporter) The Punjab Kings have officially announced their player retentions for the upcoming IPL season, revealing that Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh will continue with the team. Both players have shown promise, with head coach Ricky Ponting highlighting their potential in the squad. "Prabhsimran is someone we have invested in and have great hopes for," Ponting stated. "Shashank's skillsets are in high demand, and after his breakthrough performances, it was difficult to ignore him. We will target bringing back some of our other players at the auction." Shashank Singh, who made a considerable impact in the 2024 IPL season by scoring 354 runs in 14 matches at an impressive strike rate of 164.65, expressed his excitement: “I am grateful to the team for showing faith in me again. I am looking forward to working with Coach Ponting and continuing to contribute to our team’s success.” Prabhsimran Singh, set to begin his seventh season with Punjab Kings, shared his enthusiasm for remaining with the franchise. “I have always wanted to play for Punjab Kings and repay their faith in me,” he said. “With the legendary Ricky Ponting at the helm, I hope to grow as a player and help the team in the hunt for glory.” The Kings are expected to continue reinforcing their squad at the IPL Mega Auction, aiming for a strong showing in the upcoming season...////...