Preity Zinta Remembers First Encounter with Yuzvendra Chahal as a Rising U-19 Cricketer
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Synopsis
On April 17, Preity Zinta fondly recalls meeting young Yuzvendra Chahal, an aspiring U-19 cricketer, highlighting his undeniable talent. She celebrates his recent success in IPL 2025 and expresses her joy at finally having him on the team.
Key Takeaways
- Preity Zinta reflects on her first meeting with Yuzvendra Chahal.
- Chahal's talent was evident even as a U-19 player.
- Zinta shares a heartfelt message after Chahal's IPL performance.
- Yuzvendra played a key role in Punjab Kings' recent victory.
- Zinta is preparing for her film comeback.
Mumbai, April 17 (NationPress) Preity Zinta took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on her initial meeting with Yuzvendra Chahal when he was a budding U-19 cricketer.
The Bollywood star and IPL team co-owner highlighted how even at that time, Chahal's talent and enthusiasm for cricket were evident. On Thursday, Zinta shared an emotional tribute to spinner Yuzvendra Chahal following his remarkable performance in the IPL 2025 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Mullanpur.
Posting on her Instagram account, Zinta uploaded a collection of their pictures with the caption, “How it started vs how it’s going I met Yuzi during the Kings Cup in 2009 in Chandigarh. I was new to cricket & he was a young under 19 cricketer. Over the years I witnessed his development into a formidable player in the cricket arena. I admired his competitive spirit & always wished for him to join our team, but the timing was never right… until now! Our last game perfectly illustrated why I have been such a supporter of Yuzi all these years & how, when challenges arise, the resilient rise to the occasion! I’m thrilled to see you back where you belong @yuzi_chahal23 Always want to see you smiling & shining Ting.”
She also included hashtags such as “#Manofthematch #Saddapunjab #basjeetnahai #Ipl2025 #Saddasquad #pbksvskkr #ting.”
One of the photographs shows Preity embracing Yuzvendra after his match-winning display against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of IPL 2025.
For those unaware, Yuzvendra, reportedly acquired by the franchise for Rs. 18 crores, had a subdued performance in IPL 2025 until his stellar showing against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 15 in Mullanpur. Assigned to defend a modest total of 111 runs, the Haryana-born spinner delivered an exceptional performance, ending with figures of 4-0-28-4, aiding Punjab Kings in successfully defending the lowest total in IPL history.
On the work front, Preity Zinta is gearing up for her return to the silver screen with “Lahore 1947,” directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film also stars Sunny Deol in a leading role.
