Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta and the franchise issued a strong statement on Tuesday, May 12, amid criticism on social media about the team and its players. Although they did not address any rumours, Zinta and PBKS urged people to avoid spreading fake stories about the franchise and its stars. Punjab made a dream start to the 2026 campaign, going unbeaten in the first seven matches, winning six of them. This included breaking my own record Most successful chase in IPL history.

But the team’s performance has seen a decline in the last few weeks. Because they have lost four matches due to the bounce and are out of the top two. Along with on-field struggles, PBKS also sparked controversies Yuzvendra Chahal’s alleged vaping incident. At the same time, along with the news of Prabhsimran Singh’s fitness and weight gain, the general attitude of the players is also being discussed on social media.

Amid the chaos, both Zinta and PBKS decided to draw a line and urged people not to comment without verifying the facts. The PBKS owner said that while she welcomes healthy debate, fake stories that damage the reputation of the players and the franchise will not be taken lightly.

“There is a difference between criticism and deliberate misinformation. Healthy debate around sports is welcome, but fake narratives deliberately spread to harm individuals, teams or brands cannot and will not be taken lightly. I urge everyone, including verified voices and media professionals, to exercise responsibility before amplifying unverified information. Thank you,” Zinta said on X.

PBKS reiterated the same sentiment in its statement, asking people not to drag the team into the mud for attention or attraction.

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Despite his poor form, PBKS remains in the race for a place in the playoffs In this weather. They will next face MI in Dharamshala on Thursday, May 14.

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