CCL curtain Raiser at Vishakapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: With the passion for cricket rising to a crescendo this season, the star-studded celebrity cricket league curtain raiser match at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA grounds proved to be a perfect event for all fans and cricket lovers to watch their favourite stars in action. People descended on the stadium in thousands to cheer for their superstars at the match between Mumbai Heroes and South Superstars on Saturday.

The undisputed entertainers of the country were all there to keep the passions high. It was a packed house at the stadium and each time the stars came out, there was a deafening roar from the crowd.

Actor Salman Khan, captain of Mumbai Heroes, received a loud cheer as he entered the stadium along with his teammates.

The favourites

Sporting flashing red t-shirts, the South Superstars led by actor Venkatesh were the favourites of the crowd.

Before the start of the match, the teams were greeted by Rajya Sabha MP T. Subbarami Reddy, actor Mohan Babu and Deputy Inspector-General Sowmya Mishra.

With her charming smile, the vivacious actor Genelia won the hearts of many fans who posed for pictures with her. Actor Shriya Saran, who was there to cheer the South Superstars, clapped for every run scored. The latest hits from the superhit film Dabang and the popular Chelia Chelia song were played by the DJ, while the cheer-leaders enlivened the atmosphere with their constant cheering.