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Salman Khan, Bipasha, Kangana add glamour to cricket

(L to R) Indian actors Bipasha Basu, Salman Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Mohanlal pose during the third season of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) curtain raiser event in Mumbai on January 19, 2013. (AFP)

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The curtain raiser of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) had virtually everything to ensure it made headlines.

High on glamour and style, it had the main attraction Salman Khan in attendance.

Indian Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu poses during the third season of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) curtain raiser event in Mumbai on January 19, 2013. (AFP)

The event saw the CCL brand ambassador Bipasha Basu along with Kangana Ranaut, Genelia Dsouza and many other known faces from the showbiz industry.

The star-studded event, which is currently in its third edition, will have its opening ceremony in Kochi on 9th February, 2013.

Indian Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut poses during the third season of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) curtain raiser event in Mumbai on January 19, 2013. (AFP)

And the inaugural match will be played between Kerala Strikers and Mumbai Heroes at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.

The eight teams, from different movie industries, competing in the Celebrity Cricket League Season 3 include Mumbai Heroes, Chennai Rhinos, Bengal Tigers, Veer Marathi, Kerala Strikers, Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers and Bhojpuri Dabbangs.
 
Earlier it was reported that Salman might not be there to cheer for the Mumbai team due to his US visit by the end of this month.

Indian Bollywood actor Salman Khan poses during the third season of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) curtain raiser event in Mumbai on January 19, 2013. (AFP)

Salman, who had undergone a surgery in 2011 after suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, was supposed to go to the US for a check-up but the trip has now been postponed.

Now that he doesn't suffer from constant pain the visit has been delayed. It's a two years treatment with four visits and he has to go there every six to eight months for treatment.

The date is not yet fixed but he will be going sometime in February or March.

Southern Indian actor Mohanlal and Sudeep during the third season of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) curtain raiser event in Mumbai on January 19, 2013. (AFP)

Coming back to the CCL curtain raiser, the event was a star-studded affair. Bipasha lead the fashion brigade in a stunning green strapless mini dress.

Genelia D'Souza shined in a creation by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. Chitrangada looked fabulous in a white Dior gown. Sridevi along with her two daughters looked radiant in a grey anarkali by her favourite designer Manish Malhotra.

The Southern beauties Kajal Aggarwal, Shruti Haasan, Lakshmi Rai and Charmi also posed for the cameras.

But the real hero Salman Khan was dapper in formals.