Preity Zinta, co-owner of the Punjab Kings franchise, recently shared a heartwarming Instagram post celebrating Yuzvendra Chahal\u2019s arrival and performance with the team. But while the tribute to Chahal struck a chord with fans, one surprising detail in the throwback photo caught everyone\u2019s attention \u2014 the presence of none other than Yuvraj Singh, then captain of Kings XI Punjab.<\/p>\n
In the Instagram post captioned \u201cHow it started vs how it\u2019s going \u2764\ufe0f\u201d, Preity recalled first meeting a young Chahal during the Kings Cup in 2009 in Chandigarh, when she was still new to the world of cricket ownership, and Chahal was part of India\u2019s Under-19 setup. The throwback image features an enthusiastic Chahal in the front row and, standing close by, a dashing Yuvraj Singh \u2014 then one of India\u2019s most admired cricketers and captain of Kings XI Punjab during the early IPL years.<\/p>\n
For context, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) was one of the original eight franchises in the inaugural 2008 Indian Premier League, with Yuvraj Singh leading the side. His association with the team was instrumental in building its early identity and fan base, especially in his home state of Punjab.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years I saw him (Chahal) flourish & become a force to reckon with\u2026 I always wanted him in our team but somehow the stars never aligned\u2026 until now!\u201d wrote Preity in her post, expressing her delight at finally seeing Chahal in a Punjab jersey in 2025.<\/p>\n
She also celebrated Chahal\u2019s recent player-of-the-match performance, which saw him shine with the ball and help the team clinch a crucial win \u2014 a full-circle moment for a player she\u2019s admired since his youth.<\/p>\n
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