Prabhsimran Singh opens up about India cap dreams after breakthrough IPL season with Punjab Kings
IPL 2023, PBKS vs DC: Prabhsimran Singh, who notched up his maiden IPL hundred earlier in May, said the milestone gave him the confidence that he belongs at this level in the Indian Premier League.
Young Prabhsimran Singh said on Wednesday that he felt he belonged at this level when he began the IPL 2023 season with Punjab Kings and the hundred he got against the Delhi Capitals only furthered his confidence as a batter.
Prabhsimran Singh, who made his IPL debut, had shown glimpses of his firecracker self in the previous seasons. However, he was not able to stake his claim in the side. However, things changed for the 22-year-old in IPL 2023.
Prabhsimran Singh started the season well, scoring 40 runs off 22 balls against Chennai Super Kings in his first match. He then went on to score 56 runs off 42 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, he could not maintain his form and scored only 27 runs in his next three matches. He then scored a century against Delhi Capitals to showcase his potential at the biggest stage.
Prabhsimran's 103 from 65 balls came in Delhi on a pitch that was sluggish as the next-best score for Punjab was Sam Curran's 20. Delhi Capitals struggled in their chase, managing just 136 for 8 in 20 overs.
"I had the belief that I belong here when the tournament started and when I scored a hundred, I was really happy. I spoke with my family members and they were very happy. It gives so much confidence," Prabhsimran told IPL on their matchday as PBKS hosted Delhi Capitals in the first match in Dharamsala of the season.
Prabhsimran has shown the composure that is needed to tackle tough situations in the IPL 2023 seaso while flaunting his explosive big-hitting skills at the top of the order for Punjab.
INDIA CAP DREAMS?
Having scored 689 runs in 11 first-class matches at an average of close to 50, the Punjab batter has shown the world that he can play the red-ball format too.
The 22-year-old opened about his India ambitions saying he would want to focus on continuing to do well in the IPL, which he believes is one of the best platforms to attract the selectors' attention.
"It (IPL) is a great platform for the youngsters to perform. Every young player's dream is to represent India one day and if you perform at this platform, you will represent India soon," he added.