I gave up my film career for my IPL team: Preity Zinta

The Veer-Zara fame Preity Zinta. who is rarely come on the silver-screen these days, recently revealed that she gave up her bollywood career for her IPL team Kings XI Punjab, reported by Times Of India.

The famous Bollywood actress further articulated that she has put to stake more including her hard-earned money for her IPL team.

Preity Zinta told to TOI, "I gave up my film career to be part of this (Kings XI Punjab)."

Talking on the IPL spot-fixing controversy, she stated that the problem will be fixed soon.

She also cleared the rumor that her IPL team is not up for sale.

Preity Zinta didn't shy from expressing her love for her Veer-Zara co-star Shah Rukh Khan and vouched that he is a great guy.

"After Kings XI lost the final last year, he came up to me, gave me the biggest hug and wore my team's jersey. He's a great guy," Preity said.

As for the ugly fallout with her ex-beau Ness Wadia, the actress stated that it was an unfortunate incident.

Posted by Editorial Team on 08:34 in IPL 2015, IPL News

KKR and MI to kick start the IPL 2015 on April 8

Winners of the Pepsi IPL 2014, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will be the play the first match of IPL 2015 against Mumbai Indians (MI), the winner of 2013 season, on their home turf, Kolkata, on April 8 2015, at Eden Gardens.

Total 60 matches (including the 4 playoffs) will be played in the IPL 2015 in 47 days of tournament. This season of IPL has captured the imagination of cricket-lovers across the world.

The MCA International Stadium at Pune will host three home games of King XI Punjab, whilst the Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium at Visakhapatnam will host three home games of Sunrisers Hyderabad. After a hiatus in 2014, the Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium at Raipur will once again stage two home games of Delhi Daredevils. Rajasthan Royals will play their home games at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, and another venue that will be confirmed shortly.

The final match of Pepsi IPL 2015 will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 24 2015. Here is the schedule of IPL 2015.

"In this season of IPL, top players from all over the world will be seen in the action. Looking forward to see some exciting contests in the middle. In the next couple of weeks, teams will strengthen their squads in preparedness for this season of IPL. Excited to join the fans to see a lot of exciting cricket over the next three months." Ranjib Biswal, Chairman, IPL Governing Council, said.

Posted by Editorial Team on 05:05 in IPL, IPL 2015, IPL News, T20