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In the early 2000s, rumors of cricketers dating Bollywood actresses were common. However, these rumors were often kept secret. One such frequent discussion was about Australian cricketer Brett Lee and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta. As the Indian Premier League (IPL) season approached and Lee began playing for Zinta’s team, the Punjab Kings, these rumors intensified. However, years later, Lee has now spoken openly about these rumors and completely dispelled them.

In a recent interview with the Bombay Times, Brett Lee categorically denied dating any Bollywood actress. Lee stated, “I have never dated a Bollywood actress.” He specifically spoke about Preity, emphasizing their friendship.

He said, “Preity Zinta and I were very good friends and still are. At that time, she was the boss of the Punjab team. She is a very intelligent woman, and I respect her a lot.” Lee stated that such rumors never bothered him because he always knew the truth behind them.

When did their relationship gain momentum?

Rumors of a relationship between Lee and Preity Zinta gained momentum between 2008 and 2011, when Lee was with the Punjab Kings. When they were spotted together at a restaurant in Mumbai, their relationship became even more talked about. In response to the ongoing speculation, Preity Zinta clarified their relationship on social media, saying, “I think being romantically linked with Brett every year is becoming a bit old and worn out. Sorry, guys, but there’s nothing new here! Yes, we are definitely friends.”

How is their personal life?

Regarding their personal life, Brett married Elizabeth Kemp in 2006. They have a son. However, they divorced in 2009. He then married Lana Anderson in 2014. They have two children. Preity Zinta married Gene Goodenough in 2016 in Los Angeles.

In 2021, they welcomed twins via surrogacy. On the work front, Preity Zinta will be seen in the upcoming Rajkumar Santoshi film Batwari, which also stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, and Ali Zafar.