Preity Zinta was upset about the tactics employed by Virender Sehwag, left, and captain R Ashwin in their chase of 159 against Rajasthan Royals. File photo: AFPDealing with pressure is nothing new for the Indian cricketers for every single action of theirs is scrutinized by fans and media. But the Indian Premier League (IPL) presents an all together different challenge for the cricketers as they have to deal with the corporate world.
While the coach or an expert is more likely to comprehend the game, the owners can be tough to please.
Former Indian opener and Kings XI Punjab mentor Virender Sehwag found out the bitter truth according to a report in a leading daily.
The IPL franchise's co-owner and Bollywood actor Preity Zinta had a heated argument with Sehwag after Kings XI suffered a 15-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Tuesday night.
Preity was upset about the tactics employed by Sehwag and captain R Ashwin in their chase of 159.
Ashwin promoted himself to No. 3 and departed for a duck. Royals fell short despite a brilliant unbeaten 95 by K L Rahul.
A glum-looking Preity Zinta after Kings XI lost to Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. AFPKings XI have managed just a solitary win from their last four games and Tuesday's loss have put more pressure on them to seal a place in the play-offs.
Kings XI are in third spot with 12 points from 10 games.
Sehwag, who has also played for Kings XI in the past, took over the the role of the mentor last season.
He was instrumental in Kings XI buying Ashwin and West Indies opener Chris Gayle in the player auction.
Preity, who makes it a point to attend all matches of Kings XI, is keen on her team winning the elusive title this season.
However, Sehwag, who played the game in his own way, could part ways with Kings XI at the end of the season.
