Preity Zinta Shocked over termination of IPL teams

Shattered, shocked and still absorbing it! The Rajasthan Royals co-owner Shilpa Shetty and Punjab Kings XI co-owner Preity Zinta are still under shock and don’t know how to react to the termination of their respective IPL teams.

The two teams came under scanner because of the breach in their IPL contracts. As a daily reports, on Sunday, the BCCI, after its meeting with the IPL governing council, announced that the two franchises’ contracts were being terminated with immediate effect for violating shareholding and ownership patterns.

The actresses are ready to take the case to the court. Shilpa tweets about this decision, “This is for all those who want my reaction ‘Honestly too shocked to react, just disheartened... cause it’s more than just a team for us! Still havn’t received the termination, will react after. Need to know the basis of this decision.’ In London now (sic).”

While Preity writes on Twitter, “Still absorbing the News! After working so hard in the IPL & putting my everything building this team dis is not what I expected! Shocked !”
It’s believed that the suspended former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has had financial interest in both the teams. The two teams were also allegedly benefitted because of the Modi connection.

After hearing about the decision, Rajasthan Royals captain, Shane Warne, hopes that BCCI would come to their ‘senses’.

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Preity Zinta -I did not retire from movies

Preity Zinta has been off the movies bandwagon these days.

Many are wondering if the once renowned actress has retired from her trade. IPL seems to be number 1 on the actress’s priority list. Why wouldn't it be with it being such a money spinner?

But, Preity has assured her fans that she will indeed be back to charm all of us, "Guys, I did not retire from movies, just took a break. I promise you will only see me on the silver screen post the IPL and in 2011."

We wish the bubbly, actress all the luck and look forward to seeing her on the big screen.

In the meantime she must be shedding her silent tears over her team King XI Punjab which is on a losing spree at the IPL.
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Preity Zinta clears rumours of Kings XI takeover by Hero Honda

Kings XI Punjab have denied reports that the IPL team was being sold to the Hero Honda group. The reports have also been denied by top officials of Hero Honda.

The view was corroborated by Kings XI co-owner Preity Zinta. The actress said on her Twitter page that she has not sold the team.

"Hi every one ! Just want to clarify that we have NOT SOLD the team to HERO HONDA ! Another example of how the media can get it all wrong!" (sic) is what Preity posted on Wednesday afternoon.

She later added: "I think I must be as shocked about hearing HERO HONDA's name in this as much as they are on hearing that they have bought KXIP !" (sic).

Team co-owner Mohit Burman Burman told Headlines Today that he and the other co-owners had no plans of selling the team in the immediate future.

There had been reports of Hero Honda buying Kings XI for 260 million dollars, but Burman and Hero Honda sources confirmed that no deal had been struck.

The Hero Honda Group though has been linked to the IPL. The company is looking to buy an IPL team in 2011.

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Priety Zinta Dhoni together on Emami Cooking oil Ads

It seems actress Preity Zinta is very much obsessed with cricket and cricketers. Folks, we know about the closeness that Preity shared with cricketer Yuvraj Singh during last IPL matches. And now, the actress has shot a commercial for Emami… Healthy and tasty cooking oil with cricketer MS Dhoni.

Commercial was directed by noted ad-man Prahlad Kakkar, a special photo shoot featuring the duo was done by ace-photographer Dabboo Ratnani. The commercial is expected to be a funny one as both of them dressed as the characters from some period movie.

 

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A lot of things went against us: Preity Zinta

Mumbai: Things are not really going great guns for this dimpled beauty. In fact, Preity Zinta has been going through the roughest patch for almost three months now. Her team, Kings XI Punjab lost the IPL cup and also her five-year-old relationship with business scion Ness Wadia, which has been having its ups and downs for a while, is finally over.

While the ever-optimistic Preity sounded her cheerful self, ask her about her team's defeat and her voice goes a decibel lower. She says, "Of course I am not the happiest person right now. This time, a lot of things went against us. The rains and then five of our players were missing from action. All injured. We could have made it to the semis but because of the rains, we lost out on the run rate and Deccan Chargers went through. We played well, but luck was not with us," she says.

What about her newly acquired single status, since her break-up with Ness? "Yeah, things are not what they used to be. I really wouldn't want to talk about it now. I am here to get out of it all for a while. I needed a break badly," she says, winding up.

Karnik's episodical film on Preity's IPL team!

The last time that actress Preity Zinta and director Samir Karnik came together was for HEROES, where Preity essayed the role of a brave young Punjabi army widow. What followed was an all round critical acclaim, as well as an average box-office success. And it seems that the young director has found appreciation for his work as Preity has once again hired his services (no, do not jump the gun, she is not venturing into film production!), to bring out a 24-episodic film on her team, Kings XI Punjab.

The one of a kind series will track the players through four cameras in their dressing room and suites. Naturally, being the owner, Preity Zinta will be the star attraction of the series, and already a surprise revelation was made by Samir, and it was that Preity goes to the temple everyday and distributes 'prasad' to all the players. So, a lot of interesting behind the scenes inside stories will be packed into the 24 episodes.

CHECK OUT : Preity, Shilpa and SRK gang up

The team which has its share of cricketing stars like the swashbuckling sixer king, Yuvraaj Singh, the heartthrob of all girls, pace spearhead Brett Lee, and amazingly talented cricketers like Irfan Pathan, the Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakara amongst others.

Definitely, seeing the amazing popularity of its players, this series should prove to be a bigger success than the team's IPL achievement this year!

Preity Zinta Clear her Relation with Ness

Durban: After denying for so long, Preity Zinta has finally confirmed that she has split with Ness Wadia.

Both co-owners of Kings XI Punjab, the actress and the Bombay Dyeing heir, had been together since 2005. Both of them were at the ground for the match, but sitting separately.

Zinta, apparently sent an official mail to her team to clear the air about her equation with Ness Wadia.

Preity zinta getting cosy with Bret lee

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) players, Brett Lee, Sreesanth, Kumar Sangakkara and Ranadeb Bose together with club co-owner, preity zinta, connected with fans from around the world and young South African cricket players during an event conducted recently in Cape Town. The event witnessed the launch of the club’s mobile fan club with mig33, the leading global mobile community. The partnership will give KXIP fans the chance to engage directly with each other and Kings XI Punjab players via mobile phone.

The event took place at Nyanga Cricket Stadium in Nyanga Township, just outside Cape Town in South Africa. One of the oldest townships in the area, this community is racked by poverty and has little access to sporting facilities. Over fifty young players from two local schools received the opportunity of a life time when they took on Kings XI Punjab players in the nets.

SRK and Preity At IPL Images

SRK and Preity At IPL Images

Preity's team connects with fans around the world

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) players, Brett Lee, Sreesanth, Kumar Sangakkara and Ranadeb Bose together with club co-owner, preity zinta, connected with fans from around the world and young South African cricket players during an event conducted recently in Cape Town. The event witnessed the launch of the club’s mobile fan club with mig33, the leading global mobile community. The partnership will give KXIP fans the chance to engage directly with each other and Kings XI Punjab players via mobile phone.

The event took place at Nyanga Cricket Stadium in Nyanga Township, just outside Cape Town in South Africa. One of the oldest townships in the area, this community is racked by poverty and has little access to sporting facilities. Over fifty young players from two local schools received the opportunity of a life time when they took on Kings XI Punjab players in the nets.

The Kings XI Punjab players saw the youngsters how to show off their batting and bowling skills. Questions were also fielded on them by the young cricketers who were eager to know their Heroes and about cricket in general. Based on these questions, a young player was selected by the team to walk with their captain for Toss during their inaugural match against the Delhi Daredevils on Sunday.

At the stadium the Kings XI Punjab players as well as preity zinta engaged in a live chat in the mig33 Cricket FanZone. After joining the mobile fan club, Kings XI Punjab fans can “watch” matches live with other fans on their mobile phones in dedicated chat rooms complete with live ball-by-ball commentary, receive important news updates from the team, meet new friends and buy official Kings XI Punjab virtual merchandise in the mig33 content store. Members also get access to the Kings XI Punjab Chat Stadium and chat live with their cricket Heroes.

During the live chat Preity Zinta fielded a range of questions from who she considers her best player to whether she would ever make a movie about cricket. Commenting on her experience preity zinta said, “It was amazing to connect with so many fans from around the world and be so close to them while sitting in South Africa. I hope that our fans will use this platform to ignite passion and support the team during the IPL. I look forward to this association with mig33 and to engaging in future chats with our fans.”

Emirates Title sponsor for Preity Zinta's Kings IX Punjab

No it was not Preity Zinta’s charming ways that made the Dubai-based global airline; Emirates sign a three year sponsorship deal with the Mohali team. It was plain marketability of cricket that made the leading airlines decide to become the title sponsor of Preity Zinta co-owned and Yuvraj Singh led team in the upcoming IPL cricket tournament. Preity Zinta however thanks the airlines that allows you to take a shower on board.

Kings IX Punjab has what the IPL teams do not have - a beautiful and vibrant owner called Preity Zinta. And so for the Punjab team, there is no shortage of sponsors. Till date, the team has tied p with eight other corporate sponsors and global airlines - Emirates is the latest to join the bandwagon. The Dubai based airlines has just announced that it is going to be the title sponsor of the Mohali based franchise that has vivacious Preity as one of its owners and hard-hitting Yuvraj as its captain. "We welcome Emirates to our family as the title sponsor," said Preity Zinta in an official release for the Mohali based franchise, "I would like to thank Emirates for its long-term partnership with the Kings XI Punjab. Emirates is a front runner in sports sponsorships around the world. Emirates is a great airline, with great cabins and a great place to have a shower onboard," she added.

On the global airline’s part, the sponsorship deal is the recognition of the fact that cricket is the number one sport in the country with over one billion population. In a country, where Emirates happen to have a big customer base, cricket can greatly help the airlines connect to their customers. Emirates connects 10 destinations across India with the rest of the world via Dubai. So far as South Africa is concerned, it operates three daily flights to Johannesburg and a daily flight to Cape Town. From 1st October, Durban will be added to its daily flight destinations in South Africa. With IPL fever catching up like wild fire in both the countries, the Emirates investment came as a very astute business move.

Maurice Flanagan, Executive Vice Chairman, Emirates Airlines and Group, said: “Emirates is a great supporter of global sporting events, and we are very excited to announce our partnership with the Kings XI Punjab team.” With cricket being the number one sport in India, it was only natural for us to form a partnership with one of the leading teams in the Indian Premier League; a tournament that invokes such passion amongst the cricket fans all around the world. “This three-year sponsorship commitment will allow Emirates to become closer to our customer base in one of the most important regions on our network.”

However, Emirates is not an all together new player in the international cricket circle. Before grabbing the limelight as the title sponsor of the Kings XI Punjab, Emirates has also been an Official Partner of the ICC. It also sponsors the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and Referees. In addition of Emirates, the King’s IX has eight more sponsors. “'All our sponsors are dynamic and share the common passion to promote the game of cricket. With their support and our talented team, Kings XI Punjab is ready to win the IPL trophy,” Preity Zinta concluded in her characteristic spirited way.