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  • Shah Rukh Khan lights up DP World ILT20 with his cinematic glamour

    Shah Rukh Khan lights up DP World ILT20 with his cinematic glamour

    MUMBAI: The DP World ILT20 just got its biggest blockbuster moment yet—Shah Rukh Khan made his grand return, sprinkling his signature cinematic charm over cricket’s most exciting T20 showdown. As if the electrifying matches weren’t thrilling enough, the ‘Badshah’ of Indian cinema added a touch of cinematic magic, making his third consecutive appearance at the tournament.

    SRK was spotted at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, passionately cheering for his team, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, during their clash against the Dubai Capitals. With his trademark charisma, he turned up the energy both on and off the field, proving yet again that cricket and cinema are a match made in entertainment heaven.

    The DP World ILT20 has rapidly become the second-most watched T20 league globally, boasting a stellar lineup of cricket’s finest. Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Sam Curran, Andre Russell, and Nicholas Pooran have delivered knockout performances, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. But let’s be honest—when SRK walks into the stadium, the decibel levels go off the charts!

    With world-class facilities, perfect weather, and the vibrant hospitality of the UAE, ILT20 has evolved into a cricketing carnival. It’s no wonder the tournament is drawing a global audience, cementing Dubai as a premier sporting destination.

    This high-octane fusion of cricket and Indian cinema glamour has turned the DP World ILT20 into more than just a tournament—it’s an entertainment extravaganza. Whether it’s the on-field action or the off-field star-studded spectacle, the league continues to redefine sports entertainment.

    Indian fans can watch the adrenaline-pumping tournament live across Zee’s 15 linear TV channels, including &Pictures, Zee Cinema, Zee Action, Zee Telugu, Zee Tamil, Zee Kannada, &Flix, and more. Not near a TV? No worries! Zee5, one of India’s top OTT platforms, is streaming the event for fans on the go.

    With more epic clashes on the way, the DP World ILT20 is far from over. So, the real question is—are you ready for more cricket, more entertainment, and maybe another SRK grand entrance?

    Watch SRK’s electrifying stadium moment here: 

  • Knight Riders Group acquires Abu Dhabi franchise in UAE T20 League

    Knight Riders Group acquires Abu Dhabi franchise in UAE T20 League

    Mumbai: UAE’s T20 League has announced that Knight Riders Group has acquired the rights to own and operate the Abu Dhabi franchise and will set up Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) as a part of the UAE’s flagship T20 league.

    After establishing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2008 in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Knight Riders became owners of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2015. Recently, the Knight Riders Group made an investment in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US and intends to set up a franchise in the greater Los Angeles area.

    This investment by the Knight Riders Group, which is led by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, along with Juhi Chawla & her husband Jay Mehta, will establish their fourth T20 franchise around the world in IPL, CPL, MLC and now in UAE’s T20 league.

    Khan said, “For several years now, we have been expanding the Knight Riders brand globally and closely watching the potential for T20 cricket in the UAE. We are excited about becoming part of UAE’s T20 League, which no doubt will become hugely successful.”

    “The commitment to grow the T20 format and the expertise gathered by the Knight Riders Group, through their involvement in franchise cricket across the world, is undisputed,” commented UAE’s T20 League chairman Khalid Al Zarooni. “We are exceptionally pleased with their foresight to join forces with the UAE’s T20 League and firmly believe it will elevate the reputation, and professionalism of the League throughout the cricket community.”

    “We are pleased with the association of the Knight Riders Group with the League as a franchise team owner, we are very confident that this association will be mutually beneficial for both Knight Riders brand and the League,” said Emirates Cricket Board general secretary Mubashshir Usmani. “UAE’s T20 League will attract some of the biggest names in world cricket while also giving a platform and international exposure to local and upcoming players.”

    “We feel fortunate to have been consistently recognised as a global brand in T20 cricket,” stated KKR, Red Chillies Entertainment CEO Venky Mysore. “As T20 cricket expands around the world, we are flattered by the regular invitations to play a major role in growing the sport across the world. We have had a keen interest in the developments in the UAE and our expansion is consistent with our long-term strategy.”