The whole auction revolved around him for us as a team: Preity Zinta

The whole auction revolved around him for us as a team – Preity Zinta (Photo source: X)

Punjab Kings’ owner, Preity Zinta, recently tweeted in relation to the franchise’s skipper, Shreyas Iyer. She did so on the request of a follower of hers as a part of a recent segment, which Zinta started on X, PZ Chat, where she responds to questions posted by her followers on the social media platform.

Zinta was candid in expressing that Iyer was a very humble person off the field, as opposed to his more intense on-field demeanour. She also expressed that the team management of PBKS was after roping him in at the mega auction in Jeddah last year. She also went as far as admitting that Iyer was around whom the entire team has been built.

Speaking of PBKS’ IPL 2025 so far, they have won five out of nine games so far. Their most recent fixture, their ninth against Kolkata Knight Riders, was washed out due to inclement weather. Electing to bat first, PBKS posted 201/4 on the board in their allotted 20-over quota. Only one over in the second innings could be bowled before rain played spoilsport at the Eden Gardens.

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In relation to Iyer’s form with the bat, he has registered 288 runs in nine innings while maintaining a prolific strike rate of 182.27. The ace batter has hit more sixes (21) than fours (18) so far. As the tournament heads to its business end, a lot would bank on Iyer to lead the way as far as PBKS’ hopes for getting through to the playoffs are concerned.

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