There were rumors that actress Preity Zinta and Australian cricketer Brett Lee, who is a member of Preity's Kings XI Punjab team, had an alleged affair through one of the IPL's party. To this, Lee's manager Neil Maxwell stated that the two share a strict professional relationship. He also said that Brett Lee presented Preity with an acting award in England some years ago and they've been friends since. He added that Preity is a very intelligent lady and very nice too.