IPL 2023: Captains pose with trophy at Narendra Modi Stadium; CSK to face GT in opener on March 31
PTC Web Desk: Ahead of the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, the captains of all teams gathered at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for a special photoshoot with the IPL 2023 trophy. However, Mumbai Indians' skipper Rohit Sharma was conspicuous by his absence.
On the other hand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the photoshoot with the IPL 2023 trophy instead of Aiden Markram, who will join on April 3. Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis was found without team jersey.
Game Face ????
ARE. YOU. READY for #TATAIPL 2023❓ pic.twitter.com/eS5rXAavTK
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2023
Gujarat Titans will take on four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) opener in Ahmedabad on Friday. Notably, after a gap of four years, the cricketing extravaganza returns to familiar home-and-away format. At least 12 cities will be hosting a total of 70 league phase matches.
Star-studded opening ceremony
As per reports, actress Rashmika Mandanna has been confirmed as a performer for the star-studded opening ceremony on Friday. She will be joining fellow actress Tamannah Bhatia and star singer Arijit Singh as the performers for the mega event at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Get ready for a dazzling and unforgettable evening ????@iamRashmika will be performing LIVE during the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony at the biggest cricket stadium in the world - Narendra Modi Stadium! ????️
????️ 31st March, 2023 - 6 PM on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema pic.twitter.com/nNldHV3hHb — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2023
Get ready to rock & roll! ????
To celebrate the biggest cricket festival, @arijitsingh will be performing LIVE during the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony at the biggest cricket stadium in the world - Narendra Modi Stadium! ????️
????️ 31st March, 2023 - 6 PM on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema pic.twitter.com/K5nOHA2NJh — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 29, 2023
Join @tamannaahspeaks in the incredible #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony as we celebrate the biggest cricket festival at the biggest cricket stadium in the world - Narendra Modi Stadium! ????️ ????
31st March, 2023 - 6 PM IST on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema
Make sure to tune in & join! ???? pic.twitter.com/u9HtOcD9tm — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 29, 2023
- With inputs from agencies
