Yuzvendra Chahal, renowned for being the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, expressed a desire to open the batting for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in an upcoming match against Rajasthan Royals. Chahal made this request via a tweet to co-owner Preity Zinta, who responded enthusiastically, stating she would consider it after the IPL 2026 season. Currently, PBKS's opening pair consists of uncapped Indian players Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, both of whom have performed impressively this season. In their last match against Delhi Capitals, they scored 126 runs in just 6.5 overs. Zinta also shared her thoughts on Ricky Ponting's coaching style, describing him as loving, strategic, and inclusive, while crediting him for assembling a strong team this season. She praised PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer as an inspiring leader who is calm and accessible to all players.