Shah Rukh Khan brought a touch of stardom to the Women’s Premiere League 2024 as he paid a surprise visit to the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals players ahead of their opening clash. The Bollywood icon interacted with the teams, offering his best wishes and blessings to both Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals players, creating a memorable moment for all.
In a heartening video shared by Delhi Capitals, Shah Rukh Khan was spotted teaching his iconic pose to skipper Meg Lanning, who managed to ace it effortlessly. The DC director of cricket and former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper, Sourav Ganguly, also shared a warm hug with the Bollywood superstar during the visit.
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Players, including SWc’s star Jemimah Rodrigues, expressed their excitement and gratitude, stating that they received blessings from Shah Rukh Khan ahead of the TATA WPL opening on Friday. The unexpected visit added an extra layer of enthusiasm and excitement to the upcoming clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.
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Shah Rukh Khan is set to illuminate the opening ceremony of the Women’s Premiere League 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring performances by other Bollywood celebrities such as Tiger Shroff, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, and Sidharth Malhotra.
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The anticipation for the opening ceremony and the subsequent matches has soared, thanks to the star power infused into the league. Turning to the Women’s Premier League, the upcoming season features five competing teams, mirroring the inaugural edition. Mumbai Indians, reigning champions, enter the tournament with Harmanpreet Kaur at the helm.
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Their previous victory, a commanding seven-wicket triumph over Delhi Capitals in the final, sets the stage for a riveting title defense. As Mumbai Indians aim to begin on a positive note, anticipation runs high for another exhilarating season of women’s cricket.
