Mumbai, June 6 -- A few days after the defeat of Punjab Kings by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL Finals 2025, actor Preity Zinta penned an uplifting message for the "Sher Squad".

Priety praised the players for showing a brave fight and grit throughout the season.

"It didn't end the way we wanted it to but....the journey was spectacular ! It was exciting, entertaining & it was inspiring. I loved the fight & the grit our young team, our shers showed through out the tournament. I loved the way our captain, our Sarpanch lead from the front & how Indian uncapped players dominated this IPL," she wrote, applauding captain Shreyas Iyer, who is fondly called "Sarpanch sahab" by the fans.

"This year was unique. We smashed records even though ...