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19 March 2024

Royals, Mumbai, KKR, Sunrisers heat things up

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Just three more days to go for the cricketing extravaganza to kick start in the UAE. And no surprises here - demand for Indian Premier League (IPL) tickets for the UAE leg have gone through the roof.

Few events have managed to invoke such craze among expatriate population like the arrival of the IPL which will hold 20 cricket matches in the UAE.

The first battle cry will be sounded by defending champions Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Fans are in a dizzy with excitement as some of the best international cricket superstars have already descended in the country.

Emirates24|7 brings glimpses of who is up to what in the UAE:

Mumbai Indians’ fearsome batsmen Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard during their practice session in Abu Dhabi.

Pacer Zaheer Khan is all fired up as he charges the stumps.  

They are called the spin-twin in the Mumbai arsenal - Harbhajan Singh and Vikram Ojha.

Looking dangerous Kieron Pollard trains hard. 

 Slinga Malinga looks calm before destroying the opposition line-up.

Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor at the practice seesion.

BTW don't miss the chance to meet Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's cricket team KKR at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Sunday. 

KKR boys in the team bus lead by  captain Gautam Gambhir.

 Kolkata Knight Riders were among the first to arrive in the UAE and they wasted no time to get accustomed to the weather here.

After reaching Dubai, Delhi Daredevils pose for photographers with local officials. 

Lead by captain Kevin Pietersen, Delhi Daredevils unveil new jersey for season seven in Dubai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore flex their muscles at the gym.

Spin king Muttiah Muralitharan stretching out in the field.

Rajasthan Royals believe in "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" - so besides the real 'play' in the field the boys set a date for photo session and have some fun.

Like what you see?

Don't sweat that make-up away!

Sunrisers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Irfan Pathan jetting onto UAE.

Touchdown UAE, and SunRisers Hyderabad leg spinner is already busy. This time with a pen and paper.

Younguns from Chennai Super Kings.