Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was seen offering heartfelt support to their captain Shreyas Iyer—holding a plush ‘Shreyas’ pillow close during the team’s latest IPL encounter.
Her husband, Gene Goodenough, also joined in the symbolic show of solidarity, carrying a mini-pillow with Yuzvendra Chahal’s name. The couple’s quiet, visual backing for the players drew attention.
Zinta was also spotted in a serious conversation with IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, looking pensive as the match-day atmosphere shifted from festive to poignant.
The fixture between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled to be played in Dharamsala on May 11, was moved to Ahmedabad due to the temporary closure of the Dharamsala airport amid military strikes by India on terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
Despite the shift, the spirit of the hill town remained strong. Before the game, popular singer B Praak delivered a stirring performance, and Dharamsala paid tribute to the Indian Armed Forces.
The stadium’s giant screen beamed a proud message, 'We are proud of our Armed Forces'.
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