Dubai, 2 February 2024: In a dazzling display of glitz, glamour, and cricketing prowess, the much-awaited Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2024 kicked off with a star-studded curtain-raiser event at the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The night was ablaze with the presence of renowned celebrities from the world of entertainment, all coming together for a common love – cricket.

The event, held under the bright lights of the Dubai skyline, began with a spectacular opening ceremony that left the audience in awe. The air was filled with excitement as the big names of the entertainment industry graced the occasion, adding an extra layer of glam to the curtain raiser event, projecting the season’s promo on the Burj Khalifa.

Superstars and captains from all eight teams of CCL, including Kichcha Sudeep (Kannada), Sohail Khan (Hindi), Arya and Jiiva (Tamil), Thaman & Sudheer Babu (Telugu), Jissu Sengupta (Bengal), Bunnu Dhillon and Sonu Sood (Punjabi), Indrajit Sukumaran and Unni Mukundhan (Malayalam) watched it live in Dubai.

As the spotlight turned to the cricketing arena, the teams were introduced on the Burj Khalifa, amidst cheers and applause. The Celebrity Cricket League 2024 boasts a formidable lineup of teams, each captained by a popular celebrity. The audience witnessed the unveiling of the glittering CCL trophy, adding an element of prestige to the league.

Speaking at the event, the organizers expressed their gratitude to the city of Dubai for hosting this grand spectacle. "Dubai provides the perfect backdrop for the convergence of cricket and entertainment. We are thrilled to be here, and the Celebrity Cricket League 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike," remarked one of the organizers.

Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League, says, “CCL is always powerful and entertaining from Day 1, and seeing the league grow every year is a reflection of the passion of all actors playing cricket in CCL on par with their busy schedules. When we say CCL 2024 is bigger than ever, we mean it.”

Celebrity Cricket League is the ultimate sportainment spectacle combining cinema and cricket. It is the only Indian sports league that unites more than 200 actors speaking eight different languages. Beginning on February 23, 2024, in Sharjah, the league will run for three more weekends in India, featuring twenty exciting and action-packed matches that will appeal to a broad audience in addition to cricket enthusiasts. Along with several regional channels, Jio Cinema and Sony Sports Ten 5 will both stream the competition live.

The CCL 2024 has garnered immense anticipation, with fans eagerly awaiting the clash of cricketing skills and celebrity charisma. The league is set to unfold in a round-robin format, leading to an exhilarating knockout stage and, finally, the crowning of the ultimate celebrity cricket champions with the coveted CCL trophy.

The excitement in the air was palpable as the curtain-raiser event concluded with a spectacular fireworks display. The stage is set, the teams are ready, and Dubai is poised to witness a cricketing spectacle like never before as the Celebrity Cricket League 2024 promises a riveting blend of sports and stardom.