While the young PBKS batter scored his first IPL century against DC, his cousin Anmolpreet is a Sunrisers Hyderabad player and his two sisters are national handball players.
This is a joint family in Patiala but with a difference. These days, the IPL really brings it to life.
Anmolpreet Singh plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the evenings, while his younger cousin Prabhsimran Singh plays for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the mornings and knocks the bowlers out of the park.
Prabhsimran made history against Delhi Capitals (DC) by scoring his first IPL century, a 65-ball 103, on Saturday evening at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. In the IPL.
He became the seventh uncapped cricketer to reach triple digits. It wasn’t his initial large thump at the ground through. In 2022.
Against Himachal Pradesh, the 22-year-old Punjab player scored his first first-class century (123) at the same venue.
“The environment at home was bubbly. After dinner, we all sat in front of the television to watch Simmy’s (Prabhsimran) bat. His mother, Jasbir Kaur, stated, “He batted like a dream.”
After seeing Anmolpreet, a 25-year-old cricket player, train, Prabhsimran decided to play seriously.
Indeed, it is a cricket family.
Anmolpreet’s more youthful sibling Tejpreet Singh plays for the Punjab U-23 group. The sisters of Prabhsimran play handball at the national level. Satvinder Singh, Anmolpreet’s father, was also a handball player for India.
Prabhsimran beat a sluggish Ferozeshah Kotla pitch on Saturday that made it hard for other batters to get going. Prabhsimran showed the kind of form he is in by taking on the DC bowlers with confidence and swagger.
I have scored a few 100s in domestic cricket for Punjab, but this one is very special. In an interview with teammate Harpreet Singh, Prabhsimran, who was beaming, said, “I dedicate this knock to my uncle (Anmolpreet’s father) and Yuvraj (Singh) papaji.”
Prabhsimran batted well and scored 27 runs in 30 balls before exploding with 76 runs in 35 balls. His partnership with Sam Curran, who scored 72 runs, helped the innings even more.
“He can annihilate the resistance on his day. He has no fear at all. According to Satvinder Singh, the Delhi stadium is Simmy’s favorite hunting ground.
A wicketkeeper-hitter, Prabhsimran was first picked by Punjab Lords for ₹4.8 crores a long time back.
He was let go the following season, but in the 2020 auction, the team paid 55 lakh rupees to get him back. They again delivered him and got him for ₹60 lacks in the 2022 closeout.
He had only played six games in four IPL seasons, but he has played 12 this season, indicating his development within the team.
After DC was eliminated, PBKS spin coach Sunil Joshi, a former India player, and national selector, stated: His maturity has changed, not his talent, which was always there.
Prabhsimran has begun to think about the game and has begun to respect the bowlers as well. Keeping his cool in various situations has greatly benefited him as a result.
After the Delhi kock, Joshi said: He started many things, but he couldn’t make them work. This is only the start. a young player of great potential.
He will have numerous chances. He has performed well in the Vijay Hazare and T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in less than a year.
He is a Punjab opener who frequently bats alongside Shubman Gill or Abhishek Sharma. He is known for attacking the bowling in any format.
He made his T20 debut for Punjab in 2019 and his Ranji Prize presentation last season.
The Punjab Cricket Association has provided Prabhsimran with financial support ever since he represented India U-19. He is even thought to be a candidate for the senior state team captaincy.
He has had a lot of exposure due to his success in the Ranji Trophy. Additionally, Joshi stated, “Being in the nets with different coaches, players, and international players has really helped, and he has improved.”