During an IPL match, Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, was seen in an engaging conversation with BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, sparking social media buzz. While their discussion added intrigue off the field, the Punjab Kings struggled on the pitch, facing a batting collapse despite a promising start, ultimately managing only 157 for six.
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