Following the incident, 62-year-old Krishan Chand is in stable condition and on the road to recovery, with Punjab Kings extending a personal invitation for him to watch a future match at Dharamshala.
Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta and opener Priyansh Arya reached out to Krishan Chand, a 62-year-old spectator injured during the Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants fixture on 19 April 2026 at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, connecting with him over a video call to personally check on his recovery.
The incident occurred in the 4th over, when a six off Priyansh Arya’s bat sailed into the Harbhajan Stand A and struck Krishan Chand on the face, causing bleeding. He was promptly attended to at the Spectator Medical Point before being transferred to a clinic via a Civil Hospital ambulance. His son, a doctor, accompanied him to the clinic, where he received stitches and is now stable and recovering well.
Upon learning of the incident, both Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya were visibly concerned and wasted no time in reaching out. Ashish Tuli, General Manager – Cricket Operations at Punjab Kings, also joined the call, reflecting the franchise’s collective concern for Krishan’s wellbeing.
During the call, a warm moment unfolded when they extended a personal invitation to Krishan Chand to watch a future Punjab Kings match live at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Preity Zinta, true to her spirit, added a touch of humour, promising to have a helmet ready for him when he arrives, so he can enjoy the game without any concerns.
Watch the video of their interaction here:
Punjab Kings wishes Krishan Chand a full and speedy recovery and looks forward to welcoming him to Dharamshala soon.
