Preity Zinta Glenn Maxwell Controversy: Actress Blasts Troll Over 'Not Marrying Maxwell' Joke, Says “Stop Linking My Name for Clicks”
On May 13, 2025, a controversy involving Preity Zinta and Glenn Maxwell went viral when Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta fired back at a joke when a user linked her to Glenn Maxwell’s poor IPL 2025 form, joking it was because she didn’t marry him.
Preity called out this gender bias and demanded respect. This article covers this issue and provides complete details about it. So, let’s dive into the article.
A Sexist Joke Sparks Outrage
A Q&A session was held on Twitter, where a user asked Preity Zinta if Maxwell’s poor performance was because she didn’t marry him. This joke linked Preity Zinta’s personal life to Maxwell’s mere 48 runs in seven IPL matches. As a Bollywood star and co-owner of Punjab Kings since 2008, Preity was deeply upset by this disrespectful comment.
Preity’s Bold Response to Gender Bias
Preity did not ignore the comment and addressed the Preity Zinta-Glenn Maxwell controversy directly on Twitter.
She wrote, “Will you ask the same question to the male team owners of every team, or is this discrimination only toward women?”
She added, “I didn’t know how difficult it is for women to work in a corporate setup until I joined cricket.
I have worked very hard for 18 years, so give me the respect I deserve and stop this gender bias.” Fans are praising Preity’s bold stand.
Maxwell’s Struggles and Punjab Kings’ Performance
Punjab Kings bought Maxwell for 4.2 crores but has scored only 48 runs in seven matches, with an average of eight. An injury ended his IPL 2025 season early.
Despite his absence, Punjab Kings are performing strongly, holding the third spot with 15 points from 11 matches.
Fans have criticised Maxwell’s form, but linking it to Preity Zinta’s personal life crosses a boundary.
A Stand Against Sexism in Cricket
The Preity Zinta-Glenn Maxwell controversy has sparked discussions about sexism in sports. Preity’s reply, which received thousands of likes, highlights her fight against unfair treatment.
Fans found her response classy and appreciated her call for respect for women in cricket. Punjab Kings will continue their IPL 2025 season and will play against Rajasthan Royals on May 18.
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