Salman Khan Shows Support for Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan surprised fans with a shoutout to Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings (PBKS), prompting many to recall his 2014 tweet. Khan's X post praised Punjab Kings' performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Fans reacted with excitement, reminiscing about Khan's earlier support for the team. Some noted his consistent affection for Zinta, regardless of Punjab's playing schedule. The tweet clearly reminded fans of 2014 when Salman Khan cheered for PBKS, tweeting, "Zinta's team won kya?"

Punjab Kings (PBKS) is currently unbeaten in IPL 2026, with three wins and one no-result match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Key players like Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh have significantly contributed to PBKS's success. They won their recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down 220 in 19 overs.

Iyer, Prabhsimran, Cooper Connolly and Arya have been impressive with the bat, while Vijaykumar Vyshak has stood out as a bowler. On the film front, Salman Khan will appear in 'Maatrubhumi', alongside Chitrangada Singh, based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is expected to release soon.

Navjeet Kaur