Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Brett Lee Denies Dating Bollywood Actress Preity Zinta Amid Rumors
Brett Lee is a former Australian cricket star who played in India’s IPL.
Some people said he dated Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, but he says they are just friends.
Zinta also said she was not dating anyone from her team.
Lee stopped playing cricket in 2015.
Zinta married a man in 2016 and has twins.
Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee denies dating Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, despite rumors during his IPL stint with Kings XI Punjab.
Lee says he and Zinta are close friends and that rumors never bothered him.
Zinta publicly refuted the rumors in 2010, stating she was single and not dating any teammates.
Lee retired from cricket in 2015 after a 20‑year career, taking 380 ODI and 310 Test wickets.
Zinta married Gene Goodenough in 2016, has twins, and continues acting in Bollywood films.
- Who
- Brett Lee and Preity Zinta
- What
- Lee denies dating Zinta amid rumors; Zinta refutes rumors
- When
- Rumors surfaced during Lee's IPL stint; statements in 2010 and 2011; Lee retired 2015
- Where
- India (IPL), Los Angeles (Zinta's marriage)
- Why
- To clarify rumors and maintain privacy
- Person
- Brett Lee
- Nationality
- Australian
- Career
- Fast bowler, 20-year career
- IPL Teams
- Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders
- Wickets
- 380 ODI, 310 Test
- Rumor
- Never dated Bollywood actress
- Preity Zinta
- Co-owner of Punjab Kings, actress