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PBKS Opener Prabhsimran Picks Yuvraj and Sehwag as Favorite Cricketers
23 Aug
Summary
- Prabhsimran names Yuvraj and Sehwag as his favorite cricketers
- Prabhsimran chooses Virat Kohli as his preferred batting partner over Rohit Sharma
- Prabhsimran has played 7 IPL seasons, scoring 1,305 runs at an average of 25.58
As of August 23rd, 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Prabhsimran Singh has revealed that his favorite cricketers are not the current Indian superstars, but rather former batting all-rounders Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag. Prabhsimran, who has played 7 seasons in the IPL so far, has scored 1,305 runs at an average of 25.58 and a strike rate of 151.92 in 51 games.
In a recent interview, the 25-year-old praised Yuvraj for his mentorship and support, saying he talks to him like a brother and gets weekly guidance on areas to improve. Prabhsimran also expressed his admiration for Sehwag's attacking batting style, which he has tried to emulate since starting his cricketing journey.
Additionally, Prabhsimran was asked to choose between current Indian captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli as his preferred batting partner. Surprisingly, he went with Kohli, highlighting the former's prowess as a world-class batsman.
