Preity Zinta Defends Punjab Kings’ INR 18 Crore Bid for Yuzvendra Chahal
Preity Zinta, owner of Punjab Kings, gave a sharp response to a troll questioning the team’s INR 18 crore bid for Yuzvendra Chahal in the IPL 2025 auction. The auction saw Punjab Kings making bold moves, including signing Shreyas Iyer for INR 26.75 crore as the new captain.
- Punjab Kings bought Yuzvendra Chahal for INR 18 crore.
- They also secured Shreyas Iyer for INR 26.75 crore.
- Preity Zinta silenced a troll with a witty reply.
- Punjab Kings aim for a strong comeback in IPL 2025.
Preity Zinta’s Epic Reply to a Troll
An X user mocked Punjab Kings for overpaying in the auction, suggesting they should have used AI tool Grok3 for better decision-making. Preity Zinta confirmed that they did use AI. Another user sarcastically replied, “That explains Chahal for INR 18 crore.”
Preity, known for her fearless attitude, clapped back:
“Since you are not paying, you shouldn’t be complaining. Sorry, couldn’t resist.”
This response shut down critics and showed her confidence in the team’s choices.
That explains chahal for 18 crore
— pranaV gadE #OrangeArmy (@AllElseIs_Taken) February 21, 2025
Punjab Kings’ Big Spends in IPL 2025 Auction
Punjab Kings made some aggressive moves in the IPL 2025 auction:
- Yuzvendra Chahal – INR 18 crore
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain) – INR 26.75 crore
With these signings, Punjab Kings are aiming to rebuild their squad and improve their performance.
Punjab Kings’ Performance in IPL 2024
In IPL 2024, Punjab Kings finished ninth in the points table. Their inconsistent form led to major changes, including a new captain and Ricky Ponting as head coach.
Punjab Kings’ Squad for IPL 2025
The team has a mix of experienced players and young talent. Below is the full squad:
Captain:
- Shreyas Iyer
Key Players:
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Lockie Ferguson
- Marco Jansen
- Josh Inglis
- Arshdeep Singh
Other Squad Members:
- Priyansh Arya
- Pyla Avinash
- Xavier Bartlett
- Harpreet Brar
- Praveen Dubey
- Aaron Hardie
- Musheer Khan
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Kuldeep Sen
- Suryansh Shedge
- Harnoor Singh
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shashank Singh
- Yash Thakur
- Vishnu Vinod
- Nehal Wadhera
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
Punjab Kings’ IPL 2025 Campaign
The team will start their IPL 2025 journey against Gujarat Titans on March 25 in Ahmedabad. With a refreshed squad and a new captain, they are hoping for a turnaround season.
Can Punjab Kings Break Their IPL Curse?
Despite big spending in past seasons, Punjab Kings have struggled to lift the IPL trophy. With Chahal and Iyer in the squad, the franchise is betting on a successful campaign in IPL 2025.
Preity Zinta’s confident response shows her belief in Punjab Kings’ auction strategy. With a strong squad and new leadership, all eyes will be on whether Punjab Kings can finally make an impact in IPL 2025.