PBKS jersey in 2013 (l) and 2026 (r) IPL Punjab Kings franchise co-owner Preity Zinta on Monday revealed why her team no longer wears silver in its jersey.“Punjab should try to get back their red and silver jersey. Still remember Gilchrist took his only wicket in it. Best jersey out,” wrote a fan on X while replying to Zinta’s post.
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Munaf Patel questions the appointment of Morne Morkel, Sitanshu KotakReacting to the comment, the owner of Punjab Kings (PBKS) revealed that last year’s runner-up had moved away from the silverware due to a BCCI directive. Preity Zinta has confirmed that the BCCI no longer allows teams to use white, gray or silver in their kits.“Silver was banned by BCCI teams because they complained they couldn’t see the white ball against the silver! I miss silver too,” Zinta said.Punjab Kings, who used to look stylish in red and grey, switched to red and blue in their campaigns, combining a red shirt with blue bottoms.In IPL 2026, PBKS are unbeaten so far and with 6 wins and one loss in seven games, they are currently at the top of the points table with 13 points.Punjab Kings will look to strengthen their position at the top of the table when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.On the other hand, RR are at number four with 10 points after five wins in eight games.Run-starved skipper Riyan Parag will have to lead from the front to challenge the unique Punjab Kings.In the Shreyas Iyer-Ricky Ponting era that began last year, the Punjab Kings have produced a sensational turnaround that has seen them become the most consistent and assured unit in the competition, attributes they have coveted for ages.
