Preity Zinta lavishes praise on Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, calls him ‘captain implausible’ | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer and Preity Zinta

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta says she does not have sufficient phrases to praise their “captain fantastic” Shreyas Iyer, who has led the Mohali-based franchise by instance. Punjab Kings have certified for the IPL playoffs for the primary time in eleven years.“We are lucky that we have Shreyas Iyer,” Preity Zinta advised the broadcasters after Punjab Kings’ thumping seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Jaipur on Tuesday. “He has been a implausible captain and is a good chief. And Ricky Ponting as a coach, their mixture has executed wonders for us,” she mentioned.Punjab Kings will play their first qualifier on the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, and a win will cement their place within the ultimate.“Super excited to play in Mullanpur. Things changed but I am not complaining,” mentioned Preity.The Punjab Kings co-owner additionally revealed how she is having fun with the crew’s roller-coaster journey this season.

“Ifs and buts we can forget. I am just excited and taking each day as it comes. We want to win for our fans. Our fanbase has always supported us. They have supported us for so many years; it will be for all the Punjab Kings fans,” she mentioned.Who’s that IPL participant?“Our crew slogan is ‘bas jeetna hai’ (We simply need to win).”When coaxed in regards to the issues that did not go in Punjab Kings’ favor, Preity mentioned: “The only thing I can say is we have no control over what happens on the ground. We can only choose the right team. You can always have good players and a good team. The captain who is leading the team is setting an example. There is a synergy between the captain and the coach. That’s really what changes the dynamic of the team.”