The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10 tournament kicked off with a grand launch that saw legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar showcasing his dancing prowess alongside South superstars Ram Charan, Suriya and Bollywood icon Akshay Kumar. The event took place in Mumbai on Wednesday (March 6), setting the stage for India’s first tennis ball tournament in the T10 format.

Inaugural ceremony extravaganza

The ISPL opening ceremony was a star-studded affair featuring team owners who are prominent figures in the entertainment industry. Among the notable owners are Akshay Kumar, Ram Charan, Suriya, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan, each leading their respective teams in this unique T10 league. Sachin, the league’s brand ambassador, and Ravi Shastri, the chief me?ntor, added cricketing charisma to ??the star-studded lineup.

Sachin Tendulkar’s dance moves on Naatu-Naatu

Hosted by veteran actor Boman Irani, the ceremony took a lively turn when Sachin was invited on stage. In a light-hearted and entertaining moment, Ram Charan made Sachin to dance to the hook step of the popular ‘Naatu Naatu’ song. The cricket legend, alongside Ram Charan, Suriya, Akshay Kumar and Boman Irani, delighted the audience with their synchronized dance moves, creating ??a viral sensation on social media.

Here’s the video:

The Star Studded Opening Ceremony of @ispl_t10 Begins this Evening from 5 PM Live on @SonyLIV & Opening Match Will be Played Between the Cricketers and Stars Teams before the 1st Match of the Tournament !!@AlwaysRamCharan @sachin_rt @RaviShastriOfc @Suriya_offl @akshaykumar pic.twitter.com/mRNDtnkbR3

— Trends RamCharan â„?(@TweetRamCharan) March 6, 2024

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Team owners and their teams

The ISPL has brought together cricketing legends and film industry stars, with each owning and leading a team. The teams include Falcon Risers Hyderabad (owned by Ram Charan), Srinagar Ka Veer (captained by Akshay Kumar), Chennai Singham (led by Suriya), Tigers of Kolkata (owned by Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor), Majhi Mumbai (owned by Amitabh Bachchan) and Bangalore Strokers (owned by Hrithik Roshan).

Sachin’s investment in ISPL

Sachin, not only the brand ambassador but also one of the investors in ISPL, added his cricketing aura to the league. The inaugural edition promises exciting cricketing action as the six teams compete in a round-robin format, leading to the knockout stages. Thane will be the venue for the tournament, scheduled from March 6 to 15. Th??e ISPL has brought a unique blend of cricket and entertainment, captivating fans with its novel approach to the T10 format.

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