Preity Zinta, Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings co-owner, addressed a sexist question from a fan on X. The question was regarding Maxwell's performance. Zinta questioned the gender bias in corporate and sports environments. She highlighted the challenges women face in male-dominated fields. Zinta also praised Virat Kohli's contribution to Test cricket after his retirement.
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