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Bollywood & Cricket Stars Illuminate ISPL 2026 Grand Opening in Surat

The Indian Street Premier League's third season commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony in Surat, graced by major film stars and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. The season will run from January 9 to February 6, featuring eight franchises battling it out across 44 high-octane matches. The team lineup includes star-owned squads like Majhi Mumbai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Tiigers of Kolkata (co-owned by Sourav Ganguly and Saif Ali Khan). New entrants Delhi Superheros and Ahmedabad Lions, owned by Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn respectively, have added fresh rivalry to the tournament.

Key Points: ISPL 2026 Opens with Bachchan, Kumar, Suriya, Charan

  • ISPL Season 3 kicked off in Surat
  • Grand ceremony attended by film & cricket icons
  • 8 franchises to compete in 44 matches
  • League runs from Jan 9 to Feb 6
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Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Suriya, Ram Charan attend ISPL 2026 opening ceremony in Surat

Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Suriya, Ram Charan & Sachin Tendulkar attended the grand ISPL Season 3 opening in Surat. 8 teams to play 44 matches.

"showcasing raw talent, fearless cricket and electrifying entertainment - ISPL"

Surat, January 9

Indian Street Premier League is back with a new edition. On Friday, the third season kicked off in Surat with a grand ceremony attended by stalwarts of the Indian film industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Suriya, Ram Charan, and Akshay Kumar. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was also present at the ceremony.

Fans were thrilled to see so many stars gathered together.

Scheduled from January 9 to February 6, the third season will feature eight franchises competing across 44 fast-paced matches, showcasing raw talent, fearless cricket and electrifying entertainment.

ISPL Season 3 features eight teams, including defending champions Majhi Mumbai (co-owned by Amitabh Bachchan), Tiigers of Kolkata (Sourav Ganguly, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan), Srinagar Ke Veer (Akshay Kumar), Chennai Singams (Suriya), Bengaluru Strikers (Hrithik Roshan) and Falcon Risers Hyderabad (Ram Charan), alongside new entrants Delhi Superheros (Salman Khan) and Ahmedabad Lions (Ajay Devgn), adding further excitement and competition to the league.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see Surat hosting such a big event! It's about time other cities get the spotlight beyond the usual metros. The league format looks exciting with so many teams. Hoping to see some real local talent emerge from this platform.
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Vikram M
While the glamour is undeniable, I hope the focus remains on the "raw talent and fearless cricket" as promised. Sometimes these celebrity-owned leagues can become more about showbiz than sport. Fingers crossed for some genuine cricket action!
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Ananya R
Srinagar Ke Veer owned by Akshay Kumar and Chennai Singams by Suriya sir! Love how stars from different film industries are supporting teams from across India. This is true unity in diversity. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Visiting from the US and following this online. The energy looks incredible! It's fascinating to see how cricket and entertainment are intertwined in India. The franchise names are so creative. Might have to pick a team to support!
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Karthik V
44 matches in less than a month? That's some packed scheduling! Hope the players get adequate rest. But as a cricket fan, more cricket is always welcome. Excited to see what the "street" style brings to the game.

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