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Preity Zinta Denies Social Media Claims of Insulting Rishabh Pant

The Punjab Kings co-owner dismisses allegations of favoring Shreyas Iyer over Rishabh Pant as 'fake news' following a viral X post.

Punjab Kings' co-owner Preity Zinta in conversation with captain Shreyas Iyer
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Overview

  • Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, refuted claims made by an X user alleging she insulted Rishabh Pant in favor of Shreyas Iyer.
  • Zinta labeled the allegations as 'fake news' in a public post on April 19, 2025, denying the reported comments entirely.
  • The viral claim suggested Zinta chose Iyer over Pant during the IPL 2025 auction, calling Iyer 'a big performer' and Pant 'a big name.'
  • Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 performance has drawn criticism, with only one standout innings and two ducks, while Shreyas Iyer has excelled with 257 runs and led PBKS to second place.
  • The accusations highlight ongoing scrutiny of IPL auction strategies, player reputations, and the influence of social media narratives on public perception.