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Sakshi Singh Dhoni was in attendance on a starry opening night for the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League. Mrs Dhoni looked elegant in a gown and was accompanied by baby Ziva, who looked cute as usual. (Source: Twitter)
Singer Honey Singh at the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League in Mumbai. The star singer entertained the crowd with his songs at the ceremony. (Source: Twitter)
Captains of the eight teams assemble for the spirit of cricket pledge at the opening ceremony. Some new faces in some new colours there. (Source: Twitter)
The IPL captains pose for a selfie ahead of their pre-tournament briefing. In the picture are MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, David Warner, David Miller, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. (Source: IPL)
The venue all in readiness for the starry opening ceremony in Mumbai. (Source: Twitter)
The Mumbai Indians squad all suited up before the opening ceremony. Rohit Sharma-led unit are the defending champions and their formidable squad wears a very balanced look this time around too. Lasith Malinga's participation is not sure at the moment, but the team has enough firepower in their ranks to give the best a run for their money. (Source: Mumbai Indians)
And, the pre-tournament briefing. Captains of all the franchises in attendance, along with senior members of the support staff. (Source: IPL)
The opening ceremony of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 will witness a host of Bollywood and international stars performing, including Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandes, Katrina Kaif and Yo Yo Honey Singh along with American singer Chris Brown and musical group Major Lazer. Katrina Kaif. The opening ceremony will be held at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI), Worli here on April 8 from 7.30 pm onwards.
Ranveer Singh is visibly excited about performing at the opening ceremony of this year’s IPL on April 8 in Mumbai. The actor, who is known to his high energy performances, revealed that a special imported technology would be used for his act. “We will be using an imported technology for the act. It is a special interactive graphic technology. We will design the whole act around it. It will also infuse in itself a cricketing flavour,” revealed Ranveer Singh.
Katrina said that "cricket and Bollywood have always been closely associated, and what better way for me to show my support".
Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline said her "act focuses on the intensity and the determination of the players". "I am very excited," she added.
Dwayne Bravo and his 'Champions' song is expected to feature in the opening ceremony. IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla revealed on Wednesday that Bravo would perform and he would be joined by few others West Indies cricketers.
American singer Chris Brown, best known for his hit tracks 'Loyal' and 'With You', will also perform.
