New Delhi, May 27 -- Punjab Kings made history on Monday as they not only made their way to the IPL Playoffs for the first time in 11 years but also secured a top 2 finish, fulfilling the prophecy made by Shashank Singh before this edition's cash rich league. After the match, Singh spilled the beans behind the change in PBKS culture that has spurred this success, crediting the new coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer.

Speaking at a post-match press conference, Singh said, "Day 1, Ricky Ponting and Shreyas both told us. Like, they will treat Yuzvendra Chahal, maybe the most senior player, and our bus driver the same. I mean, this is something and they have maintained this. They have shown the same respect to Yuzvendra Chahal and t...