Punjab Kings (PBKS) star opener Prabhsimran Singh is going through a strong campaign in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Amid a great season with the bat, Prabhsimran has appeared to take a dig at his critics by sharing a cryptic post on his official Instagram handle.
Prabhsimran Singh bashes critics amid weight gain rumors
Lately, there have been claims that the star wicketkeeper-batter has undergone a massive weight gain which happened to coincide with PBKS' shaky form in the second half of the season. Reacting to the criticism, Prabhsimran shared a shirtless picture on social media along with a "shush" emoji, seemingly sending a stern message to his critics.
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Interestingly on Tuesday, PBKS took to X and, without naming anyone directly, bashed the circulation of "fake stories" for "cheap engagement" while requesting fans and users not to spread misinformation.
"Criticism, banter, and opinions are part of sport. Fake stories and made-up narratives for cheap engagement are not. We urge everyone to verify facts before spreading misinformation for attention or traction," read the post.
Prabhsimran Singh's strong IPL 2026 campaign
In the ongoing season, Prabhsimran Singh has been a top performer for the Shreyas Iyer-led side, amassing 382 runs at an average of 42.22 and a great strike rate of 169.02, with the help of four fifties.
However, Singh has failed to score big in the last three fixtures, where PBKS suffered defeats, which caused them to lose the top spot in the points table. Currently, the Punjab-based franchise stands at fourth place, with 13 points in hand after playing 11 games.