Hosts Rajasthan Royals will look to regroup and get back to winning ways after their unexpected loss to lowly Pune Warriors, when they take on Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Jaipur on Sunday.
According to sources, Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia, owners of KXIP, are looking at offloading their stake in the team for $200 million (Rs 920 crore) to a clutch of investors.
Preity Zinta, the co-owner of Kings XI Punjab, can be seen sprinting around cheering her team all the time.
Bollywood star and Kings XI Punjab co-owner, Preity Zinta, is hopeful of a turnaround after the team's listless performance in its opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
'When she asked me what I wanted for breakfast, I mentioned Aloo Parathas, and she graciously made them herself.'
Kings were runners-up in 2014 and finished in third-place in the inaugural season. They finished sixth in the 2020 edition, held in the UAE.
Images of the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Hyderabad Sunrisers in Mohali.
KXIP is one of the eight franchise teams to have competed in the last edition of the T20 league in the UAE.
It's sweet 'homecoming' for medium-pacer Harmeet Singh, who will turn out for Kings XI Punjab in the fifth edition of Indian Premier League after having a three-year stint with Deccan Chargers.
Here is what happens when team boss Preity Zinta backs her team from the stands...
The bubbly Preity Zinta has a lot to cheer about in IPL 7 as her team, Kings XI Punjab, leads the points table.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils in Mohali, on Saturday.
With Kings XI Punjab's victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL match at Mohali on Monday Preity Zinta's famous dimpled smile is back.
Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar dismissed reports that claimed he was abused by franchise co-owner Preity Zinta following the team's one-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Mohali, on Monday, May 9.
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Sixteen-year old Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Zadran has some 'mystery element' about him which prompted the King XI Punjab to bid a whopping Rs 4 crore for him, said co-owner Preity Zinta.
Virender Sehwag on Saturday announced that he will not be part of the Kings XI Punjab dressing room in the next edition of the Indian Premier League after mentoring the team in the previous three seasons.
Bollywood's presence at IPL matches can never go unnoticed! Rediff.com spots a few of them at the Wankhede on Monday.
The IPL may have shifted to UAE, but there is no stopping Preity Zinta, who was back in the stands cheering for her team Kings XI Punjab.
As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) said Kings XI Punjab are not willing to play in Dharamsala as they have not received any positive response from the state government. HPCA public relations officer Sanjay Sharma said that after waiting for HP government's reply for the last nine days, Kings XI Punjab wrote a letter yesterday to Rajeev Shukla and said they want their three matches to be played in Mohali now and not Dharamsala. Sharma said, "The government did not give any security assurance in 2014, as a result the matches went to Cuttack. Kings XI made Cuttack their home ground. And in 2015 they had to choose Pune as their home ground. Now when Pune has its own team, Kings XI faced problem with the ground and had opted for Nagpur as their second ground. Due to water scarcity, matches were shifted outside Maharashtra and they approached us.
A court in Chandigarh on Wednesday issued notice to co-owners of Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab, including Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia, on a suit accusing the Mohali franchise of not filing balance sheets and annual returns.
No one is more animated in the stands when Kings XI Punjab is playing a game than Co-owner Preity Zinta.
Some fans credited the presence of 'MS Dhoni' as Kings XI Punjab pulled off a remarkable win against Delhi Capitals.
Kings XI Punjab co-owner and Bollywood heartthrob Preity Zinta was all smiles on Sunday as her team completed another stunning run chase, against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, in Sharjah.
Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta feels that every year problems related to the Indian Premier League "do affect" the franchise as a brand and its business as the cash-rich league has become some sort of a "whipping boy". "Yes, it does affect the brand and it is unfair to the owners. It affects our business as every year there is some controversy or some rumours that come up. I believe at one level IPL has become a whipping boy for many," Zinta told PTI during an interaction on the issue of Maharashtra drought that led to shifting of 13 matches. It must be noted that in 2013, IPL was rocked by spot-fixing scandal due to alleged involvement of three Rajasthan Royals cricketer including former India international turned politician S Sreesanth.
The Kal Ho Naa Ho star is only the third Indian actor to ring the bell, with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol being the first two.
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who is also co-owner of Kings XI Punjab cricket team, has filed a police complaint against her former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia, alleging that he molested, abused and threatened her inside Wankhede stadium in South Mumbai.
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Ms Zinta looked elegant in a red Patiala suit and nude shoes to match her team colours.
'What's the point of technology if it can't be used'
Former India batsman Virender Sehwag on Tuesday said he would encourage Kings XI Punjab players to play aggressive cricket during the upcoming tenth season of the Indian Premier League.
The bubbly Miss Preity Zinta had little to cheer about in the IPL 6 as her team failed to qualify for the play-offs. But the seasoned actress did make quite a few heads turn during this season.
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Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta had a lot to cheer about until her team's last encounter against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
With an aim to stay relevant till the business end, a desperate Kings XI Punjab will be aiming a comprehensive victory against a down and out Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League, in Bengaluru, on Friday.
The Central Excise Department said it has slapped service tax of Rs 6 crore on the Preity Zinta co-owned KPH Dream Cricket, which is part owner of IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab.
Kings XI Punjab co-owner and Bollywood heartthrob Preity Zinta was all smiles on Monday as her team beat Delhi Daredevils by four wickets in their IPL match at Feroz Shah Kotla ground.
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