Punjab Kings called the news a lie (Photo: PTI)

Punjab Kings started their journey in IPL 2026 riding on the victory chariot. As long as he was winning, everything was fine. But, as soon as the team came on the track of defeat, some such news related to it came out, on which now Punjab Kings Management and Preity Zinta seem to be angry. Preity Zinta and Punjab Kings management have completely denied the news of opener Prabhsimran Singh's weight gain of 10 kg which came to light after 4 consecutive defeats. He has called it a lie spread only with the aim of damaging the branding of the team.

This news was spread after 4 consecutive defeats of PBKS

After 4 consecutive defeats of Punjab Kings, a report came out in which it was said about the tremendous indiscipline prevalent in the team. It was said in it that Prabhsimran Singh's weight has increased by 10 kg in the last weeks. The players' bodies have become loose. They play games till morning and then do not even go to the practice session. Players are missing flights and losing matches. It is not surprising that he is going through bad form.

Preity Zinta called the report a lie

Preity Zinta and Punjab Kings Management have now issued a comment on such news. In his statement, he has termed such news as pure nonsense and lies. Preity Zinta said that there is a difference between criticism and deliberate misinformation. Healthy debate around the game is welcome, but deliberate spreading of falsehoods aimed at damaging a team or brand cannot and will not be tolerated. She said that she urges everyone, including reliable sources and media professionals, to take responsibility before spreading such misinformation.

There's a difference between criticism & calculated misinformation. Healthy debate around the game is welcome, but the deliberate spread of fake narratives to damage individuals, the team, or the brand should not & will not be taken lightly. I urge everyone including verified https://t.co/yeqbsTwLBd

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 12, 2026

It is not right to do this for cheap popularity - PBKS

Punjab Kings said that spreading false stories and fabrications to gain cheap popularity is not part of the game. We urge everyone to verify facts before spreading misinformation.

Criticism, banter, and opinions are part of sport. Fake stories and made-up narratives for cheap engagement are not. We urge everyone to verify facts before spreading misinformation for attention or traction.

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 12, 2026

Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Punjab Kings have played 11 matches so far in IPL 2026, in which they have won 6 and lost 4. In one match they had to share points. After these 11 matches, they have 13 points and they remain fourth in the points table in the race for the playoffs.

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