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IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony: 3 Massive Performers Confirmed Including Rashmika Mandanna - Full Details

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 in almost here and well-known actress Rashmika Mandanna was confirmed as a performer for the star-studded opening ceremony on Friday. Mandanna will join fellow actress Tamannah Bhatia and star singer Arijit Singh as the performers for the mega event that will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of the tournament opener between defending champions Gujarat Titans and four-time winners Chennai Super Kings. Mandhana is a well-known name in the Telugu industry, and she grabbed headlines with her blockbuster film Pushpa.

IPL Turns 'Sweet 16': Dhoni's CSK, Rohit's MI Remain Premier Contenders As Kohli's RCB Eye Fresh Start

The never-ending speculations about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's impending 'last dance', Virat Kohli's endless pursuit of an elusive silverware and Rohit Sharma's customary nonchalance are things that make the IPL starting Friday a heady cocktail of cricket and entertainment. Megastars Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit have been the IPL's driving force in the past 15 seasons, getting the cricket crazy Indian fans hooked on the event for nearly two months every year. As it enters the 16th season, innovations introduced in the form of potential game changer like the 'Impact Player' rule, DRS on wides and waist-high no balls, and two broadcasting giants locked in an ugly war of 'TV vs Digital' act as ingredients garnishing the mouth-watering dish, which will be devoured by millions for more than 50 days.

"No One Can Fill His Shoes In Team," Axar Patel's Special Message For Rishabh Pant

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Delhi Capitals vice-captain Axar Patel has a special message for wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is currently recovering from injuries sustained in a horrific car accident last year and will miss the upcoming tournament. Delhi Capitals will kickstart their IPL campaign against Lucknow Super Giants from April 1 onwards.

From KL Rahul To Adam Gilchrist: Batters With Fastest Half-Centuries In IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has arrived. A total of 10 teams will square off in the 2-month-long tournament, hoping to get their hands on the elusive trophy at the end of the campaign. When it comes to the T20 format, the format is considered batter-centric, with players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, David Warner, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, etc. piling up mountains of runs to help their teams win matches. Over the years, some blazing half-centuries have been scored in the tournament, with the fastest being registered by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins jointly, in 14 balls each.

"Right Now There Is Only One...": Jonty Rhodes Picks 'World's Best Fielder'

Former South Africa player and star fielder Jonty Rhodes has picked the world's best fielder and it is none other than India's Ravindra Jadeja. While his all-round abilities with the bat and the bowl are just amazing, Jadeja is a gun fielder and stands out from the crowd in that domain. From pulling off breathtaking catches to effecting some sensational and crucial run-outs in the game, the star all-rounder has impressed one and all with his fielding on the ground. Jadeja rarely has have an off day in that beat.

"They Had Dhoni, We Had 2-Toothed Toddlers": Sarfaraz Ahmed On India vs Pakistan Clash In 2017 Champions Trophy

The Champions League 2017 final was a special occasion for Pakistan as the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side defeated India to clinch the title thanks to a brilliant knock from Fakhar Zaman and impressive bowling performances from Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir. Zaman slammed a ton to take Pakistan to 338 and in response, India never looked comfortable as they were bundled out for 158. In a recent interaction on the Nadir Ali Podcast, Sarfaraz opened up about the victory and shared some interesting anecdotes.

Mentor vs Mentee: It's MS Dhoni vs Hardik Pandya As Both Teams Fret On 'Impact Players'

Hardik Pandya's youthful leadership template will meet its match in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's time-tested improvisations as defending champions Gujarat Titans clash with eternal title contenders Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League opener in Ahmedabad on Friday. The 2022 was Pandya's first year as an IPL captain and despite his flamboyance on and off the field, he did invoke a certain sense of calm in Titans' campaign that had the an identical start to finish tempo, unmatched by any other team. With Shubman Gill in the form of his life, Rashid Khan not losing one bit of his consistency and Pandya himself having his worth weight in gold, Gujarat are once again the team to beat.

IPL 2023: When is the opening match and how to watch in UAE?

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IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony: 3 Massive Performers Confirmed Including Rashmika Mandanna - Full Details

IPL Turns 'Sweet 16': Dhoni's CSK, Rohit's MI Remain Premier Contenders As Kohli's RCB Eye Fresh Start

"No One Can Fill His Shoes In Team," Axar Patel's Special Message For Rishabh Pant

From KL Rahul To Adam Gilchrist: Batters With Fastest Half-Centuries In IPL History

"Right Now There Is Only One...": Jonty Rhodes Picks 'World's Best Fielder'

"They Had Dhoni, We Had 2-Toothed Toddlers": Sarfaraz Ahmed On India vs Pakistan Clash In 2017 Champions Trophy

Mentor vs Mentee: It's MS Dhoni vs Hardik Pandya As Both Teams Fret On 'Impact Players'

IPL 2023: When is the opening match and how to watch in UAE?