Brett Lee finally breaks silence on Preity Zinta dating rumours

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has finally spoken about the long-running rumours linking him with Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta. The rumours began during the early years of the Indian Premier League, but Lee said they have always been close friends and nothing more.

In an interview with Bombay Times, Lee addressed the dating speculation for the first time. He said he has great respect for Preity Zinta and added that he always knew the truth about their relationship. His comments have now put the old rumours to rest.

Lee played for Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings, from 2008 to 2010 after joining the team in the inaugural IPL season. During that time, Zinta was often seen supporting the franchise from the stands, which led to dating rumours that continued for several years.

"I never dated a Bollywood actress" — Brett Lee's Bombay Times confession

In an interview with Bombay Times, Brett Lee finally addressed the dating rumours that linked him with Preity Zinta during his time with Punjab Kings. The former Australia fast bowler said the rumours were never true and made it clear that they have always been good friends.

Lee said, “Here’s your scoop — I never dated a Bollywood actress. Preity Zinta and I were, and still are, great friends. She was the boss of the Punjab team back then. She’s an incredibly smart woman, and I have a lot of respect for her. Stories like that never bothered me because I always knew the truth. People can speculate all they want, but I never let it affect me.”

The rumours became popular between 2008 and 2011 when Lee played for Punjab Kings and the two were seen together at public events. In 2010, Preity Zinta also denied the rumours, saying they were only friends. Lee's latest comments have now put the long-running speculation to rest.

Inside the Brett Lee-Preity Zinta rumours that started during their IPL days

Rumours about Brett Lee and Preity Zinta began between 2008 and 2011 when Lee played for Punjab Kings in the IPL. The speculation grew after they were seen together at a restaurant in Mumbai. In 2010, Zinta denied the rumours and wrote, “I think being romantically linked to Brett every year is outdated and stale news now! So sorry to say folks NO NEWS here! FRIENDS yeesss.”

Both Brett Lee and Preity Zinta have moved on with their personal lives. Lee married Elizabeth Kemp in 2006, but the couple divorced in 2009. He later married Lana Anderson in 2014, and they have two children together. Zinta married Gene Goodenough in Los Angeles in 2016, and the couple welcomed twins through surrogacy in 2021.

On the professional front, Preity Zinta is preparing for her next film, Batwara 1947. The movie is scheduled to release in theatres on August 14. Brett Lee's recent comments have finally ended the long-running rumours about his relationship with the Bollywood actress.

Fans react as Brett Lee's new revelations about Preity Zinta go viral

Brett Lee's comments about his relationship with Preity Zinta quickly went viral on social media. Many fans appreciated that the former Australia fast bowler finally addressed the long-running dating rumours. His statement received widespread attention from both cricket and Bollywood fans.

Several users praised Lee for speaking honestly and putting the rumours to rest. Others recalled the early IPL days when Lee played for Punjab Kings and Zinta regularly supported the team. Many fans also shared old photos and clips of the two from that period. Here is how the players reacted:

The interview sparked fresh discussions online, but most fans agreed that Lee's clarification had ended years of speculation. His comments once again became a talking point, showing how much interest still surrounds one of the IPL's most talked-about rumours.