IPL 2026: Preity Zinta slams 'calculated misinformation' surrounding Chahal and Prabhsimran as PBKS issue statement

PBKS issued and later edited a statement warning against misinformation on social media. Four back-to-back losses have disrupted Punjab's strong start of six wins in seven games. Punjab Kings & Preity Zinta fight back against 'calculated misinformation' Punjab Kings & Preity Zinta put out stern statements on social media defending their players after the franchise came under the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

The Kings went unbeaten through their first seven outings, winning six and seeing one washed out by rain. But sport has a way of humbling even the most confident sides, and the last few weeks have been rough for the franchise. Four defeats in a row have dented their momentum, and what once seemed like a cakewalk to the playoffs now demands urgent wins.

However, while the results have been disappointing, the noise away from the ground has further complicated matters for the team. Spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal found himself in the headlines after a video circulated on social media appearing to show him vaping aboard a flight. Just a few days later, opener Prabhsimran Singh became the subject of online chatter over his physical condition, with a report questioning his fitness and discipline.

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