India, May 25 -- Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta minced no words as he lambasted the third umpire for a controversial call in the 15th over of PBKS' batting innings. Taking to social media after the loss against Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match, the Bollywood actor said such mistakes are unacceptable in a big, high-profile tournament. During Punjab Kings batting innings, it seemed that Shashank Singh had hit a six off the bowling of Mohit Sharma on the last ball of the 15th over. However, the third umpire thought otherwise.

What made the third umpire's call more controversial was that the fielder at the boundary ropes, Karun Nair, also indicated that the ball went over the fence for a maximum.

Nair made the...