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[Saba Sports News] The inaugural Indian Street Premier League’s grand opening ceremony took place at The Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane, Mumbai, on Wednesday, March 6, featuring an array of luminaries from the film industry, including Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Suriya, and Ramcharan. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was a highlight, performing the iconic ‘Naatu-Naatu’ dance, alongside Boman Irani, Akshay Kumar, Ramcharan, and Suriya, celebrating the song from the Oscar-winning movie RRR.
The tournament kicked off with a match between Khiladi XI, led by Akshay Kumar, and Master’s XI, helmed by Sachin Tendulkar, featuring stars and renowned cricketers like Irfan Pathan and Suresh Raina.
A special moment was Tendulkar opening the batting with para-cricketer Amir Hussain, showcasing a touching connection they formed in Jammu & Kashmir. Tendulkar’s six off Kumar in the opening over thrilled the audience, while Hussain skillfully contributed runs, enhancing the game’s excitement.