In a heartwarming moment that resonated across the cricketing world, Preity Zinta and the young Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya stepped out of bounds to show genuine concern for a fan who was injured during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 collision. The incident happened during a game with the Punjab Kings team Rajasthan Royals In Mullanpur, a powerful six from Arya unfortunately hit an elderly spectator. Krishna Chandin the stands.
The ball, traveling with considerable speed, hit Chand in the face and left him bleeding profusely. Disturbing footage of the incident quickly spread across social media, sparking concern among fans and the wider cricket community. Fellow spectators immediately rushed to his aid before he was taken away for medical attention. Reports later confirmed that he required stitches near his eyebrow, although his eye was intact.
Heartwarming gesture from Punjab Kings led by Priety Zinta and Priyansh Arya
What followed showed the human side of the sport. As soon as the franchise came to know about the situation, Punjab Kings officials contacted Chand and his family to check on his condition. The initiative quickly turned into a deeply personal interaction when the team arranged a video call with Arya and Zinta.
During the conversation, both said they were worried and relieved to see that the fan’s condition was stable. Arya admitted that she was worried after watching the footage of the incident, saying that she was worried about the well-being of her fan. Echoing similar sentiments, Zinta stressed how disturbing it was to witness such an accident.
With remarkable composure, Chand assured them of their recovery and expressed his gratitude for their concern. His calm response helped ease the tension surrounding the unfortunate episode.
A special invitation and a touch of humor
In a gesture that won hearts, Arya personally invited Chand to one of Punjab Kings’ upcoming matches in Dharamsala and promised to meet him whenever possible. Zinta, who is known for her warm personality, lightened the moment by jokingly telling the fan that next time she will be given a helmet for safety.
His humor, combined with genuine concern, brought smiles to those watching the online affair. He also took the time to ask about the injury near his eye and expressed his relief after learning that the damage was not serious. Zinta concluded by saying that it was a pleasure talking to her and that the team will look forward to welcoming her to Dharamsala, making the unpleasant event a memorable and positive experience.
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Fans always come first ❤️
Krishan wishes Chand ji a speedy recovery. Glad to see him better 🙌 pic.twitter.com/b1trjoyMXC
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 2, 2026
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