Punjab Kings

The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as Preity Zinta, the vivacious owner of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) franchise, has stirred up a frenzy with her bold declaration of being willing to “bet her life” to acquire the services of Rohit Sharma as captain if the Mumbai Indians (MI) were to release him during the upcoming IPL mega auction. Zinta’s impassioned remarks have set the stage for an electrifying clash between PBKS and MI, with speculation swirling around the potential impact of Sharma’s leadership on the Punjab-based franchise’s fortunes.

In a thrilling encounter between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj emerged as an unlikely hero, dismissing the dangerous Jonny Bairstow with a crafty delivery. The incident sparked an animated celebration from Maharaj, who thanked his idol Lord Ram with his trademark ’namaste’ gesture. Bairstow, the hard-hitting English batsman, has struggled to find his form this IPL season, and his dismissal for a laborious 15 runs off 19 balls only added to his woes.