Australian Cricket star Brett Lee claims that the relationship between himself and Preity Zinta is ‘strictly professional’. This seems like some unfortunate news for the 35-year-old actress, since she is still single and not getting much younger.

Brett’s manager has been infuriated by reports of an alleged relationship between his client and Preity, and claims that the pair has been close friends for many years.  The claims followed a Indian Premier League party, where the two had been seen lounging together and getting cozy with one another.

The fact that Brett’s people described the relationship as ‘professional’ raises a few questions. Just how does a Bollywood actress and an Australian Cricket player cross paths on a professional level?

I mean if the two only party together, that describes a relationship that is far more than just ‘professional’. Maybe Brett has a lady down-under that his manager feels the need to cover up his fling with Preity. Who knows?

If things don’t work out with Brett though, I’ll be happy to add Preity to my cougar “watch list”!