Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta has explained why her franchise no longer wears the silver shade that once defined its look, saying the change came after a directive from the BCCI. The clarification emerged after a fan on X urged the team to return to its “red and silver” jersey, recalling Adam Gilchrist taking his only wicket while wearing the old colours. In reply, Zinta confirmed that the governing body no longer allows teams to include white, grey, or silver in the playing kit, and added that the ban was introduced because complaints were raised about visibility of the white ball when silver was used in match attire.
Why Punjab Kings dropped silver
A fan’s comment on X, posted in response to a Zinta update, asked Punjab to “bring back its Red and silver jersey,” describing it as the best look ever and reminiscing about Gilchrist’s memorable moment. Zinta then responded with the key reason behind the redesign, pointing to BCCI restrictions.
“Silver got banned by the BCCI because teams complained they could not see the white ball against the silver,” Zinta said, while also expressing that she misses the older colour scheme too. She went on to note that the BCCI no longer permits franchises to use white, grey, or silver in their on-field uniforms.
With the silver element removed, Punjab Kings’ visual identity shifted from its earlier red-and-grey combination. The franchise moved to a red-and-blue look during its campaigns, pairing red jerseys with blue trousers.
PBKS’ IPL 2026 form and what’s next
As the IPL 2026 season unfolds, Punjab Kings have started strongly and are currently unbeaten. After seven games, they have recorded six wins and one match washed out, giving them 13 points and the top spot on the points table.
Punjab Kings will now look to consolidate their position when they face Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. RR sit fourth in the standings with 10 points, having won five matches from eight outings.
Riyan Parag, who is a captain without runs at the moment, will be expected to lead from the front as Rajasthan Royals try to challenge a Punjab Kings side that has looked difficult to stop.
During the Shreyas Iyer–Ricky Ponting era, which began last year, Punjab have staged a remarkable turnaround. The franchise has become one of the most reliable and consistent units in the competition—an improvement they had been chasing for years.
