Preity shared a picture of her team members with a big ‘Thank You’ written over it. (image-X/sadaashree)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched the IPL trophy after a wait of 18 years, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS). Actor and PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta penned a heartfelt note of gratitude for the “exciting” journey. She added that the team will be back “to finish the job” in the next IPL season.
Taking to her Instagram, Preity shared a picture of her team members with a big ‘Thank You’ written over it.
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“t didn’t end the way we wanted it to but….the journey was spectacular ! It was exciting, entertaining & it was inspiring. I loved the fight & the grit our young team, our shers showed through out the tournament. I loved the way our captain, our Sarpanch lead from the front & how Indian uncapped players dominated this IPL!” she wrote.
Describing the year as “unique”, Preity recalled the journey of PBKS. “We smashed records even though we lost key players to injury & national duty, witnessed a pause in the tournament, transferred home games to other states & evacuated a stadium ! We adapted & topped the points table after a decade & fought till the end in an exciting final.”
Expressing gratitude to the PBKS players, the support staff and fans, the actress wrote, “I am so proud of each n every player of Punjab Kings for showing so much character throughout the tournament. A big thank you to each of them and to our support staff and everyone at PBKS for an incredible season. Most of all a HEARTFELT THANK YOU 🙏 to our – SHER SQUAD – our FANS that stood with us through thick n thin. Whatever we are & how far we have reached is all because of you”
Before concluding, she promised that PBKS “will come back to finish the job”.
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Following the loss of PBKS in the final match, Preity was seen approaching the players, including Shreyas Iyer, to console and offer words of comfort. Her eyes seemed to well up with emotion. Fans praised the actress for her constant support for the team since the beginning.
The wait for the IPL title continues for PBKS, who reached their second final and their first in 11 years. The last time they made the final was in 2014.
