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Shashank Singh Leaves Chhattisgarh, Joins Puducherry After IPL-Only Tag
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🗓 03 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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Former Chhattisgarh cricketer Shashank Singh has signed with Puducherry after citing the IPL‑only restriction that led to his exit from the state side.
Former Chhattisgarh cricketer Shashank Singh has joined the Puducherry team after leaving his previous side.
Singh said that the IPL‑only tag imposed on players forced him to exit the Chhattisgarh squad.
He will now represent Puducherry in domestic competitions, a move that is expected to add experience to the side.
The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of the IPL‑only rule that restricts players with IPL contracts from playing for state teams.
Singh said that the IPL‑only tag imposed on players forced him to exit the Chhattisgarh squad.
He will now represent Puducherry in domestic competitions, a move that is expected to add experience to the side.
The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of the IPL‑only rule that restricts players with IPL contracts from playing for state teams.