Punjab Kings co-owner and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta lately took to social media to reply to a viral quote that attributed controversial remarks to her relating to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 celebrity participant Rishabh Pant.
The quote, which circulated broadly on X (previously Twitter), claimed Zinta made a daring assertion that PBKS selected Shreyas Iyer as a result of he was a “large performer” and never only a “large title” like Pant. It falsely implied that Zinta stated, “We had each Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer—choices we may have taken within the workforce. However we needed a giant performer, not a giant title…so we took Shreyas Iyer within the workforce,” Responding swiftly to the declare, Zinta dismissed it in clear phrases, writing in daring letters on her official X deal with: “I’m so sorry however that is FAKE NEWS!”
Her assertion not solely clarified the scenario but additionally emphasised her stand towards misinformation being unfold in her title, particularly in the course of the high-stakes IPL season. Each Pant and Shreyas Iyer have been among the many hottest picks within the IPL 2025 public sale. Whereas Pant was signed by Lucknow Tremendous Giants for a record-breaking INR 27 crore after being launched by Delhi Capitals, Shreyas Iyer discovered a brand new residence in PBKS for INR 26.75 crore, making them two of the costliest gamers this season.
I’m so sorry however that is FAKE NEWS !
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 19, 2025
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Efficiency within the IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer shines, Rishabh Pant struggles
Because the match progressed, Iyer’s on-field contributions have performed a major position in Punjab Kings’ sturdy begin to the season. Beneath his management, PBKS presently sit second within the IPL 2025 factors desk. The fitting-handed batter has been in line with the bat, amassing 257 runs up to now and offering much-needed stability within the prime order. In contrast, Pant’s type has come below heavy scrutiny. Regardless of being purchased for the next worth, the wicketkeeper-batter has solely delivered one notable innings, a 63 off 49 balls towards Chennai Tremendous Kings. His different outings have been marked by inconsistency, together with two geese, elevating questions on his worth proposition given the hefty price ticket.
In the meantime, PBKS’s latest efficiency has been spectacular, most notably their newest win towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In a shortened 14-over contest, PBKS bowlers dominated early, limiting RCB to simply 95/9. Regardless of a slight wobble within the chase at 53/4, Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis stored their cool and ensured Punjab crossed the end line. This victory helped PBKS keep their place close to the highest of the desk and signaled their intent as critical playoff contenders. They’re now set to face RCB once more, this time at their residence floor in Mullanpur on April 20, the place one other win may additional strengthen their place.
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