Punjab Kings' social media controversy: Explaining how PBKS' edited X post led to social media furore

Co-owner Preity Zinta warned against fake narratives harming his players and team. Four straight defeats have dented Punjab's strong start of six wins in seven. Punjab Kings take on 'calculated misinformation' to defend Prabhsimran Singh & Yuzvendra Chahal Punjab Kings put out an official statement on social media pushing back against a wave of rumours swirling around the team, especially Prabhsimran Singh & Yuzvendra Chahal.

It was not long ago that Punjab looked like one of the most compelling teams in the competition. They went through their first seven matches without a single defeat, six wins and one game abandoned due to rain. That momentum, however, has hit a wall.

Four losses on the trot have dragged them back into uncertainty, and the playoff picture that once looked straightforward now requires them to win the games that matter most. The results alone would have been enough to deal with, but Punjab have also had to manage unwanted attention off the field. Chahal found himself at the centre of controversy after a video claiming to show him vaping on a plane began doing the rounds.

Just a few days later, Prabhsimran Singh became a talking point when a journalist claimed that "he has gained 10 kgs in recent weeks. The players have become laxed. They play games till the morning and avoid going to practice sessions.