Delhites will be feted to some breathtaking action stunts by Bollywood star Akshay Kumar when Delhi Daredevils host Rajasthan Royals at the Ferozshah Kotla Stadium in their first Indian Premier League (IPL) match Saturday. Delhiites will enjoy a gala evening as best of cricket and entertainment will unfold under the newly installed floodlights.

Akshay, the brand partner of Delhi Daredevils, will be the star attraction of the Saturday evening when Virender Sehwag-led Daredevils open their campaign against Shane Warne’s Rajasthan Royals. Akshay, well-known for his on-screen daredevilry, will be present in the stadium Saturday to cheer the team and will lead the mega entertainment blitz put together by GMR Sports, the owner of the team.

“T20 cricket format provides wholesome entertainment to the cricket fans. We have planned a variety of entertainment programmes, including music and dance and Daredevil acts,” said B. Vanchi, advisor on corporate strategy, GMR Group. The team owners said they have roped in artistes from Thailand and Australia to accompany Akshay in the entertainment blitz.

“We are providing a complete entertainment package aimed at creating a unique experience for cricket fans, and Akshay will lead the package,” said GMR Sports chief executive officer Yogesh Shetty.

Source: thaindian.com/newsportal/sports/akshay-kumar-to-lead-entertainment-blitz-at-kotla_10039457.html

The Delhi Indian Premier League team - Delhi Daredevil had a new member and this time its Great Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee
“It feels great to be a part of GMR Sports and Delhi Daredevils. I’ve known many of the young players in the Delhi Daredevils squad and am naturally delighted to be part of this team. While players like Glenn McGrath are legends by their own right, I am looking forward to work with upcoming talents such as Pradeep Sangwan and Yo Mahesh,” he said.

The team skipper Virender Sehwag was also very happy with Dennis Lillee’s inclusion and said this will be a moral booster for the team members.”Lillee has been a childhood idol and an inspiration to countless cricketers, including me. His do-or-die attitude, fierce determination and the way he staged his comeback are parts of cricket lore. His presence in the Delhi Daredevils dressing room will no doubt bolster our resolve to win,” Sehwag said.

T A Sekar, GMR Sports vice-president and a senior member of the Delhi Daredevils team said “I’ve known Dennis for more than two decades now. His advice has helped groom hundreds of young fast bowlers in India and abroad. We are indeed fortunate to have him among us,”

Delhi DareDevils is the Delhi franchise for the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by the GMR Group and CEO is Mr Yogesh Shetty.It will be captained by Virender Sehwag who has the icon status.The home ground is  Feroz Shah Kotla

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