Preity Zinta lavishes praise on Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, calls him ‘captain fantastic’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta says she doesn’t have enough words to praise their “captain fantastic” Shreyas Iyer, who has led the Mohali-based franchise by example. Punjab Kings have qualified for the IPL playoffs for the first time in eleven years.“We are lucky that we have Shreyas Iyer,” Preity Zinta told the broadcasters after Punjab Kings’ thumping seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Jaipur on Tuesday. “He has been a fantastic captain and is a great leader. And Ricky Ponting as a coach, their combination has done wonders for us,” she said.

Punjab Kings will play their first qualifier at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, and a win will cement their place in the final.“Super excited to play in Mullanpur. Things changed but I am not complaining,” said Preity.The Punjab Kings co-owner also revealed how she is enjoying the team’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 said.Who’s that IPL player?“Our team slogan is ‘bas jeetna hai’ (We just want to win).”When coaxed about the things that didn’t go in Punjab Kings’ favor, Preity said: “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.”