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PHOTOS from IPL 2015's 'Opening Nite' in Kolkata

Kolkata, April 8: The 8th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 8) Twenty20 tournament officially opened last night (April 7) at the Salt Lake Stadium here.

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Bollywood actors enthralled the audience with dazzling performances despite heavy rain delaying the start of the "Opening Nite" by one and half hours. However, compared to previous ceremonies, there was disappointment among fans.

All the 8 captains, barring David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad were present. On behalf of Warner, Shikhar Dhawan signed the MCC Spirit of Cricket pledge.

MS Dhoni led the signing formalities with other skippers Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shane Watson, George Bailey, Gautam Gambhir and JP Duminy also joining in.

The first match will be played today at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders face Mumbai Indians.

Here are the pictures from the 'Opening Nite'

Shahid Kapoor on a bike

Shahid Kapoor on a bike

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor arrives at the stadium on a bike

Shahid show

Shahid show

Shahid Kapoor performs to a Bollywood number at the Salt Lake Stadium

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly smiles as he attends the 'Opening Nite'

The captains

The captains

The captains pose in front of the IPL trophy. The final will be played on 24 May

Fans

Fans

Fans enjoy the proceedings of 'Opening Nite'

Fireworks

Fireworks

Fireworks explode over Salt Lake Stadium as the opening ceremony begins

Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar performs

Hritik Roshan steals the show

Hritik Roshan steals the show

Bollywood actor Hritik Roshan performs at 'Opening Nite'. He stole the show

Artists perform

Artists perform

Various artists perform at the opening ceremony

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma dances

The performers

The performers

Music composer Pritam, Hritik, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka are seen on stage

Anushka

Anushka

Another picture of Anushka's performance

Anushka and Hritik

Anushka and Hritik

Anushka and Hritik are pictured at the end of the opening ceremony

Hritik Roshan

Hritik Roshan

Hritik's performance was appreciated by the fans

OneIndia News

Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 7:25 [IST]
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