The opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai was a star-studded affair, captivating fans with electrifying performances by legendary Indian artists. AR Rahman, Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar and other talented stars mesmerized the?? audience with their presence and performances, setting the stage on fire.

Energetic performances: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff set the stage alight

The event kicked off with Akshay and Tiger’s rendition of the patriotic song “Saare Jahan Se Achha,” followed by the lively number “Habibi.” Akshay’s energetic performance on his hit track “Bala” from the movie Housefull 4 and ‘Main Tera Hero’ from Desi Boyzz added to the excitement, while Tiger showcased his dance prowess with “Jai Jai Shiv Shankar” from the film War.

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

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Chennai erupts in joy as @akshaykumar leaves his mark at the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony ๐Ÿฅณ pic.twitter.com/TMuedfuvyU

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

Musical extravaganza: AR Rahman and artists entertain with iconic songs

The highlight of the ceremony was the collaborative performance featuring Rahman, Mohit Chauhan, Neeti Mohan, and others, who enthralled the crowd with iconic songs like “Chaiyya Chaiyya” and “Maa Tujhe Salaam.” Mohit’s soulful renditions of “Masakali” added depth to the musical extravaganza.

Here’s the video:

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

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Heartfelt renditions: Sonu Nigam and Neeti Mohan charm the audience

Sonu Nigam‘s performance captivated hearts with his melodious and patriotic songs, while Neets rendition of Shreya Ghoshal‘s “Barso Re” further enriched the musical spectacle.

Here’s the video:

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Chennai grooves to the melodies of Sonu Nigam during the Opening Ceremony#TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/jVnlskQKQj

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

Grand finale: AR Rahman’s “Jai Ho” concludes spectacular opening ceremony

The opening ceremony, lasting over 30 minutes, culminated with Rahman’s iconic “Jai Ho,” leaving the audience spellbound and setting the tone for an exhilarating IPL season ahead. The ceremony concluded with the trophy presentation and official pictures of the captains with BCCI dignitaries, marking the beginning of an exciting cr??ic??keting extravaganza.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off its 2024 season in grand style wi?th a star-studded opening ceremony at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22.

A night of entertainment

Fans can expect a dazzling spectacle as Bollywood A-listers Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff take centre stage. The duo, gearing up for their upcoming movie ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ opposite Manushi Chhillar and Aalia Furniturewala, will enthrall the audience with their elect?rifying presence.

Adding a touch of melody to the evening will be the veteran singer Sonu Nigam and the musical maestro AR Rahman. Their iconic voices promise? a truly unforgettable performance.

The opening ceremony kicks off at 6:30 pm IST, followed by the much-anticipated season opener between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at 8:00 PM IST. This year marks CSK’s record-setting ninth time as the opening match host in IPL history.

Jab @AkshayKumar (bade) bhidenge @iTigerShroff (chote) se, ek side toh pick karna hi padega!

The Thala @MSDHONI will go head-to-head with the king @imvkohli in the #TataIPL2024 season opener on Star Sports! ๐Ÿ˜

Which side are you supporting – ๐ŸŸก or ๐Ÿ”ด?

You CANNOT miss #CSKvRCBโ€?pic.twitter.com/xIAVYt481g

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 20, 2024

Engaging fans across India

Catering to the massive cricketing fanbase across the country, the IPL will once again be hosting Fan Parks in 50 Indian cities throughout the tournament. The first two weeks (March 22 to April 7) will see 15 Fan Parks come alive, starting with the opening clash in Madurai. Cricket fever will grip 11 states – Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Telangana – with five simultaneous Fan Parks happening each week in different cities.

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TV Channels and Live Streaming details for the opening ceremony of IPL 2024

• India: Star Sports; Jio Cinema app and website
• Australia: Fox Sports (Foxtel Go); Kayo Sports
• USA & Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
• UK: Sky Sports, Sky Go
• New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
• South Africa & Sub-Saharan regions: SuperSport
• MENA Countries: Cricbuzz app
• Pakistan: Yupp TV
• Caribbean: Flow Sports
• Guyana: ENet
• Afghanistan: Ariana Television Network
• Bangladesh: Gazi TV
• Nepal: Star Sports, Yupp TV
• Sri Lanka: Star Sports, Yupp TV
• Maldives: Star Sports, Yupp TV
• Singapore: StarHub

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Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has made his singing debut with famous Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam in a new song titled ‘cricket wali beat’.

The first few lines of the song are by Sachin and go like this, “Gend aayi, bala ghuma, mara chaka, Sachin, Sachinโ€?nacho nacho sab cricket wali beat peโ€?#8221;

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Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and ??popular singer Sonu Nigam have planned a big surprise for all their fans.

Recently, a Twitter user who ??claims to be a writer, posted a mysterious picture of Sonu and Sachin, where master blaster can be seen holding a mic and the Bollywood singer wielding a bat.

The writer shared the picture on his Twitter handle with a caption:
“So what exactly is @sonunigam doing with a bat? And who is the other guy? is it @sachin rt ? What this mystery project?

To make it?? worse, Sachin and Sonu are now teasing the fans about their upcoming project with these tweets,

But, the picture of the two in reversal role suggests Sonu singing a song in Sachin’s upcoming biopic.

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