The relationship between cricket and Bollywood has often made headlines. Over the years, several rumours and reports about cricketers dating actors have often made teh rounds. One such rumour of a romantic relationship doing the rounds around the late 2000s was about Australian cricketer Brett Lee dating actor Preity Zinta. The rumours often emerged during Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons when Brett played for Preity’s Punjab Kings team. Years later, the cricketer has broken his silence on the rumours.

Brett Lee reacts to rumours of dating Preity Zinta

During an interview with Bombay Times, Brett Lee recently addressed the rumours which romantically linked him to Bollywood actors, saying, “Here's your scoop - I never dated a Bollywood actress.”