New Delhi: Preity Zinta, co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab, on Thursday said her team has "strong will" and "enough fire" to win the third edition of the T20 tournament that begins on Friday.
"We have a very talented side and we have strong will to go and win the tournament," Preity said.
"Last time we had seven injured players which no one could help. I believe an IPL team is judged by the strength of strong domestic players and not the international players. We have three-four new domestic players and I hope they will strengthen the base," she added. Preity was here to participate in a health event organised by UNAIDS.
Yuvraj Singh led Preity's team in the first two editions of the IPL but this time Sri Lankan all-rounder Kumar Sangakkara is set to lead Kings XI Punjab.
Asked about the change in captaincy, she said: "Many IPL teams are re-shuffling in batting, bowling and other departments. Sangakkara is a talented man (to lead the team)."
"But Yuvraj is our most valuable player. In our team, I want to say, there is no place for 'I'. It's 'we'. We as a team will win or lose."Commenting on important bowler Brett Lee's injury, Preity said: "He is recovering."
She, however, said that they are keeping their fingers crossed and "praying" for a great show in the tournament.
"We have a very talented side and we have strong will to go and win the tournament," Preity said.
"Last time we had seven injured players which no one could help. I believe an IPL team is judged by the strength of strong domestic players and not the international players. We have three-four new domestic players and I hope they will strengthen the base," she added. Preity was here to participate in a health event organised by UNAIDS.
Yuvraj Singh led Preity's team in the first two editions of the IPL but this time Sri Lankan all-rounder Kumar Sangakkara is set to lead Kings XI Punjab.
Asked about the change in captaincy, she said: "Many IPL teams are re-shuffling in batting, bowling and other departments. Sangakkara is a talented man (to lead the team)."
"But Yuvraj is our most valuable player. In our team, I want to say, there is no place for 'I'. It's 'we'. We as a team will win or lose."Commenting on important bowler Brett Lee's injury, Preity said: "He is recovering."
She, however, said that they are keeping their fingers crossed and "praying" for a great show in the tournament.
