Punjab Kings wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has been making rounds in the last 24 hours as he continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.
After reportsemergedofPrabhsimrangaining 10kg in the last few days, the batter has posted a picture of himself on Instagram where he has gone shirtless. This comes as a dig at the netizens who claimed he has gained weight and is struggling with fitness.
Prabhsimran's post goes viral
On Wednesday (May 13),Prabhsimranposted a picture of himself where he was seen going shirtless and trying to show his fitness. The batter has been in impressive form so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) but continues to make headlines ahead of the side's next match against the Mumbai Indians. He, along with other PBKS players, has beencriticisedfor their role off-field and as the side continues to stay in Dharamsala for their next three IPL 2026 fixtures.
What is Prabhsimran's performance in IPL 2026?
So far in IPL 2026,Prabhsimranhas scored 382 runs in 11 matches and continues to stay as PBKS' pillar at the top of the order. He has scored four fifties so far in IPL 2026 and, along with Priyansh Arya, has stitched a formidable opening pair. His best unbeaten 80 this season came against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.
However,Prabhsimranhas failed to fire in the past three matches, scoring 18 against Delhi Capitals (DC), 3 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and 15 against Gujarat Titans (GT). His lack of runs with the bat and explosive starts with opener Priyansh Aryahavecontributed to PBKS' mid-season slump, spanning four successive losses after a seven-match unbeaten streak with six wins and a no result.
Earlier, the franchise co-owner Preity Zinta called for "verified voices and media professionals" to "exercise responsibility" and not spread misinformation.
Zinta's post comes after PBKS lost to Delhi Capitals (DC) on Monday, marking their fourth loss in a row after a seven-match unbeaten run that spanned six wins and a no result. Amid this slump, there have been media reports about a lack of discipline, be it off the field or while training, on the part of players.
Quashing these reports and claims, Zinta warned that the "deliberate spreading of fake narratives about the team and its players will not be taken lightly".
"There's a difference between criticism and calculated misinformation. Healthy debate around the game is welcome, but the deliberate spread of fake narratives to damage individuals, the team, or the brand should not & will not be taken lightly. I urge everyone, including verified voicesand mediaprofessionals, to exercise responsibility before amplifying unverified information. Thank you," posted Zinta on her official X handle.