Preity Zinta feels IPL problems are affecting the franchisees. Image Source: metrojournalist.com[/caption]Internet Desk: 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".
t 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.
In 2014, IPL's first half was held in United Arab Emirates due to the general elections in the country.
In 2015 after the IPL was held, two franchises CSK and Rajasthan Royals were suspended for two years for their involvement in spot-fixing scandal.
The well-known Bollywood actress feels that it has been unfair as IPL has not only provided a platform for the emerging talent, but also created a window for franchise-based leagues in other sports in the country.
While she made it clear that she has complete faith in the judiciary, Zinta questioned those who have filed PIL regarding usage of water to maintain stadiums in drought-hit Maharashtra.
Kings XI Punjab have not performed well last season and it hasn't been a great start to IPL-9 either but the co-owner is confident that they will do better than last year.
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