Punjab Kings Miss IPL 2026 Playoffs; Preity Zinta and Shresta Iyer Respond to Season and Social Media Reactions
Punjab Kings, last year's IPL finalists, finished fifth in IPL 2026 with 15 points, narrowly missing the playoffs after a strong start with six consecutive wins. Co-owner Preity Zinta thanked supporters for their unwavering support throughout the season's ups and downs. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta, addressed social media backlash over a viral clip, clarifying it was meant as lighthearted banter and condemning harassment directed at her family.