Bollywood actor and co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders Shah Rukh Khan, right, with Priyanka Chopra, left, during an IPL game againsty Kings XI Punjab at The Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata. AFP
Bollywood actor and co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders Shah Rukh Khan, right, with Priyanka Chopra, left, during an IPL game againsty Kings XI Punjab at The Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata. AFP
Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preeti Zinta and actor Ranbir Kapoor enjoying IPL cricket match between Delhi Daredevils and Punjab at the Ferozshah Kotla in New Delhi. Getty
Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preeti Zinta and actor Ranbir Kapoor enjoying IPL cricket match between Delhi Daredevils and Punjab at the Ferozshah Kotla in New Delhi. Getty
Anushka Sharma is married to Royal Challengers Bangalore and India captain Virat Kohli. No wonder she supports RCB during the IPL. AFP
Anushka Sharma is married to Royal Challengers Bangalore and India captain Virat Kohli. No wonder she supports RCB during the IPL. AFP
Actress Katrina Kaif has been a supporter of Royal Challengers Bangalore over the years. AFP
Actress Katrina Kaif has been a supporter of Royal Challengers Bangalore over the years. AFP
Back when the Delhi franchise was called the Delhi Daredevils, Akshay Kumar, second left, provided the star power. Back then, Pakistan players like Shoaib Malik, second right, and Mohammad Asif, right, used to play in the IPL. AFP
Back when the Delhi franchise was called the Delhi Daredevils, Akshay Kumar, second left, provided the star power. Back then, Pakistan players like Shoaib Malik, second right, and Mohammad Asif, right, used to play in the IPL. AFP
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been seen at IPL games supporting Mumbai Indians. AFP
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been seen at IPL games supporting Mumbai Indians. AFP
Actor Hrithik Roshan has been one of the big supporters of Mumbai Indians, considering Bollywood is based in the city. AFP
Actor Hrithik Roshan has been one of the big supporters of Mumbai Indians, considering Bollywood is based in the city. AFP
Mumbai Indians are the IPL team for actor Shahid Kapoor. AFP
Mumbai Indians are the IPL team for actor Shahid Kapoor. AFP
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been seen in, no surprises here, Mumbai Indians jersey. AFP
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been seen in, no surprises here, Mumbai Indians jersey. AFP
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has been seen in the Mumbai Indians dugout. AFP
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has been seen in the Mumbai Indians dugout. AFP
Actress and producer Deepika Padukone has backed Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Kolkata Knight Riders. AFP
Actress and producer Deepika Padukone has backed Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Kolkata Knight Riders. AFP
Sunrisers Hyderabad are the team for south Indian actor Rana Daggubati. AFP
Sunrisers Hyderabad are the team for south Indian actor Rana Daggubati. AFP

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IPL 2020: Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma and the teams Bollywood stars support

The tournament has never had a dearth of star power

Ajit Vijaykumar

September 18, 2020

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When someone says Indian Premier League (IPL), you think of high-scoring games, cheerleaders, deafening noise, a full house, and .... Bollywood stars.

Very rarely have two diverse industries like cricket and movies synergised the way the IPL and Bollywood have. When superstar Shah Rukh Khan bought the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise and Preity Zinta took ownership of Punjab, it was clear that the tournament was going to be much more than just runs and wickets.

This year, the tournament is being held in the UAE and that too behind closed doors due to the ongoing pandemic. Which means fans won't get to see familiar faces in the stands, something they have become used to.

Above is a picture gallery of the stars who have supported various teams over the years. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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New Zealand actor Russell Crowe, winner of the 2001 Best Actor Oscar for 'Gladiator' and a part owner in rugby league team South Sydney Rabbitohs, is a Leeds United fan. AFP
New Zealand actor Russell Crowe, winner of the 2001 Best Actor Oscar for 'Gladiator' and a part owner in rugby league team South Sydney Rabbitohs, is a Leeds United fan. AFP
British singer Adele, whose hits include 'Hello' and 'Rolling in the Deep', is a Tottenham Hotspur fan. AFP
British singer Adele, whose hits include 'Hello' and 'Rolling in the Deep', is a Tottenham Hotspur fan. AFP
British grime and hip hop star Stormzy loves Manchester United, Here he is attending the "United for UNICEF Gala Dinner" at Old Trafford in Manchester in 2017 alongside United's French midfielder Paul Pogba.
British grime and hip hop star Stormzy loves Manchester United, Here he is attending the "United for UNICEF Gala Dinner" at Old Trafford in Manchester in 2017 alongside United's French midfielder Paul Pogba.
British actor Idris Elba, whose starring roles include the lead in TV series 'Luther', often attends sporting events in both the UK and USA and is an avid Arsenal fan. AFP
British actor Idris Elba, whose starring roles include the lead in TV series 'Luther', often attends sporting events in both the UK and USA and is an avid Arsenal fan. AFP
US actor Sylvester Stallone, best known for his roles in the Rocky franchises, is good friends with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and has attended several Premier League games at Goodison Park. AFP
US actor Sylvester Stallone, best known for his roles in the Rocky franchises, is good friends with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and has attended several Premier League games at Goodison Park. AFP
Australian actress Margot Robbie poses with a Fulham scarf during a match against Millwall at Craven Cottage, London, in 2014. AFP
Australian actress Margot Robbie poses with a Fulham scarf during a match against Millwall at Craven Cottage, London, in 2014. AFP
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey is a huge Rangers fan and even had a trial at the Glasgow club in 1984. AFP
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey is a huge Rangers fan and even had a trial at the Glasgow club in 1984. AFP
Star of Oscar-winning films 'Philadelphia' and 'Saving Private Ryan', Tom Hanks holds up an Aston Villa scarf as he arrives at the European Premiere of 'Charlie Wilson's War' in London in 2008. Hanks admits his fondness for the team lies more in their name than their style of play. Getty Images
Star of Oscar-winning films 'Philadelphia' and 'Saving Private Ryan', Tom Hanks holds up an Aston Villa scarf as he arrives at the European Premiere of 'Charlie Wilson's War' in London in 2008. Hanks admits his fondness for the team lies more in their name than their style of play. Getty Images
Daniel Craig, who plays British spy James Bond in the upcoming 'No Time To Die' movie, loves nothing more than watching his beloved Liverpool play at Anfield. Getty Images
Daniel Craig, who plays British spy James Bond in the upcoming 'No Time To Die' movie, loves nothing more than watching his beloved Liverpool play at Anfield. Getty Images
The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, the frontmen of 1990s super group Oasis, are die-hard Manchester City fans. Noel, in particular, can often be found in the City dressing room each time they lift a new trophy. Getty Images
The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, the frontmen of 1990s super group Oasis, are die-hard Manchester City fans. Noel, in particular, can often be found in the City dressing room each time they lift a new trophy. Getty Images
British comedian Frank Skinner, who penned the anthemic 'Three Lions on a Shirt' with David Baddiel, is a long-suffering West Bromwich Albion fan. Getty Images
British comedian Frank Skinner, who penned the anthemic 'Three Lions on a Shirt' with David Baddiel, is a long-suffering West Bromwich Albion fan. Getty Images
Actor and comedian Will Ferrel, left, poses with Chelsea captain John Terry prior to the World Football Challenge between Chelsea and Inter Milan at the Rose Bowl on July 21, 2009 in Pasadena, California. Ferrel is one of several celebrity owners of MLS side LAFC along with Mia Hamm and Magic Johnson. Getty Images
Actor and comedian Will Ferrel, left, poses with Chelsea captain John Terry prior to the World Football Challenge between Chelsea and Inter Milan at the Rose Bowl on July 21, 2009 in Pasadena, California. Ferrel is one of several celebrity owners of MLS side LAFC along with Mia Hamm and Magic Johnson. Getty Images
Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt poses with a Manchester United shirt prior to the Premier League match against Fulham at Old Trafford on August 25, 2012. Bolt has often spoken of how he wished he could have played professionally for the English giants. Getty Images
Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt poses with a Manchester United shirt prior to the Premier League match against Fulham at Old Trafford on August 25, 2012. Bolt has often spoken of how he wished he could have played professionally for the English giants. Getty Images
As well as the president of the English Football Association, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is also a massive Aston Villa fan. Here he is celebrating in a private box with former Villa striker John Carew during the English Championship play-off final against Derby County at Wembley Stadium in London on May 27, 2019. AFP
As well as the president of the English Football Association, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is also a massive Aston Villa fan. Here he is celebrating in a private box with former Villa striker John Carew during the English Championship play-off final against Derby County at Wembley Stadium in London on May 27, 2019. AFP
Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian performs during the Leicester City Premier League winners bus parade on May 16, 2016 in Leicester, England. Getty Images
Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian performs during the Leicester City Premier League winners bus parade on May 16, 2016 in Leicester, England. Getty Images
British actor Jude Law is a regular visitor to Tottenham Hotspur matches in London, along with his son Rudy. AFP
British actor Jude Law is a regular visitor to Tottenham Hotspur matches in London, along with his son Rudy. AFP
Kings of UK Saturday night TV and Newcastle United fans Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly attending a match at St James' Park on May 19, 2013. Getty Images
Kings of UK Saturday night TV and Newcastle United fans Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly attending a match at St James' Park on May 19, 2013. Getty Images
British music legend Sir Elton John has a long affiliation with English football club Watford, where he has served as chairman and has a stand named after him. Getty Images
British music legend Sir Elton John has a long affiliation with English football club Watford, where he has served as chairman and has a stand named after him. Getty Images
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is a huge Manchester United fan and has said he hopes to see his son represent the Red Devils one day. AFP
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is a huge Manchester United fan and has said he hopes to see his son represent the Red Devils one day. AFP
British actor Keira Knightley, who shot to fame for her role in 2002 cult hit 'Bend It Like Beckham', is a passionate West Ham supporter and can often be found belting out the club's famous chant 'Forever Blowing Bubbles'. AFP
British actor Keira Knightley, who shot to fame for her role in 2002 cult hit 'Bend It Like Beckham', is a passionate West Ham supporter and can often be found belting out the club's famous chant 'Forever Blowing Bubbles'. AFP
Journalist and TV personality Piers Morgan is a lifelong Arsenal fan. AFP
Journalist and TV personality Piers Morgan is a lifelong Arsenal fan. AFP
British actor Sean Bean is a massive Sheffield United fan and even starred in the 1996 film 'When Saturday Comes', a movie about a man who gets given a second chance to play for his beloved Sheffield United. AFP
British actor Sean Bean is a massive Sheffield United fan and even starred in the 1996 film 'When Saturday Comes', a movie about a man who gets given a second chance to play for his beloved Sheffield United. AFP
One we didn't expect. Daniel Day-Lewis, who won Best Actor awards for 'My left Foot', 'There Will be Blood' and 'Lincoln' is a Millwall fan and enjoyed nothing more than watching matches at The Den. "I supported Millwall with great gusto and was on the terraces every Saturday with the rest of the lads.” AFP
One we didn't expect. Daniel Day-Lewis, who won Best Actor awards for 'My left Foot', 'There Will be Blood' and 'Lincoln' is a Millwall fan and enjoyed nothing more than watching matches at The Den. "I supported Millwall with great gusto and was on the terraces every Saturday with the rest of the lads.” AFP
British actor Bill Nighy, whose film credits include 'Love Actually' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean', supports Crystal Palace. AFP
British actor Bill Nighy, whose film credits include 'Love Actually' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean', supports Crystal Palace. AFP
Comedian and actor Russell Brand watches West Ham United, the team he supports, against Sunderland, in a Premier League match in April, 2009. AFP
Comedian and actor Russell Brand watches West Ham United, the team he supports, against Sunderland, in a Premier League match in April, 2009. AFP
'Pulp Fiction' star Samuel L Jackson fell in love with Premier League champions Liverpool when he shot the 2002 film '51st State' in the northern English city, experiencing a game at Anfield – and has been supporting the Reds ever since. AFP
'Pulp Fiction' star Samuel L Jackson fell in love with Premier League champions Liverpool when he shot the 2002 film '51st State' in the northern English city, experiencing a game at Anfield – and has been supporting the Reds ever since. AFP
British TV cook Delia Smith is a majority shareholder in English club Norwich City. AP Images
British TV cook Delia Smith is a majority shareholder in English club Norwich City. AP Images
R'n'B singer Craig David wears a Southampton football shirt, while performing on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Getty Images
R'n'B singer Craig David wears a Southampton football shirt, while performing on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Getty Images
Mark Hamill, best known as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies, has an interesting affiliation with Premier League club Wolves that came about by accident. When asked by a Twitter follower if he liked them, Hamill answered 'yes' thinking the fan meant the animal, not the men from Molineux. Even after realising the mix-up, Hamill decided to continue his 'allegiance' with the Midlands side – saying on Twitter that "everyone got so excited - I HAD to be a fan". AFP
Mark Hamill, best known as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies, has an interesting affiliation with Premier League club Wolves that came about by accident. When asked by a Twitter follower if he liked them, Hamill answered 'yes' thinking the fan meant the animal, not the men from Molineux. Even after realising the mix-up, Hamill decided to continue his 'allegiance' with the Midlands side – saying on Twitter that "everyone got so excited - I HAD to be a fan". AFP
Filmmaker Spike Lee, left, is a huge Arsenal fan after first watching former Gunners striker Thierry Henry, right, in action in the early 2000s. Getty Images
Filmmaker Spike Lee, left, is a huge Arsenal fan after first watching former Gunners striker Thierry Henry, right, in action in the early 2000s. Getty Images
British actor Sir Patrick Stewart poses for a photograph with Huddersfield mascot Terry the Terrier at the John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield before a match in 2018. AFP
British actor Sir Patrick Stewart poses for a photograph with Huddersfield mascot Terry the Terrier at the John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield before a match in 2018. AFP
Scottish actor James McAvoy, who has found success on both sides of the pond, got his wish to turn out for his boyhood club Celtic during a charity match to honour legendary former manager Jock Stein in 2015. Action Images
Scottish actor James McAvoy, who has found success on both sides of the pond, got his wish to turn out for his boyhood club Celtic during a charity match to honour legendary former manager Jock Stein in 2015. Action Images
Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, star of British comedy drama 'The Darling Buds of May' before making a name for herself in Hollywood and marrying award-winning US actor Michael Douglas, says she still follows her hometown club Swansea City. AFP
Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, star of British comedy drama 'The Darling Buds of May' before making a name for herself in Hollywood and marrying award-winning US actor Michael Douglas, says she still follows her hometown club Swansea City. AFP
UK comedian John Bishop has for years supported his beloved Liverpool as a season-ticket holder. Courtesy Done Events
UK comedian John Bishop has for years supported his beloved Liverpool as a season-ticket holder. Courtesy Done Events
Justin Timberlake's love for Manchester United comes not through watching superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney in their pomp, but a chance meeting with squad player Alan Smith over a decade ago. AP
Justin Timberlake's love for Manchester United comes not through watching superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney in their pomp, but a chance meeting with squad player Alan Smith over a decade ago. AP
British actor, comedian and writer Sir Stephen Fry is a Norwich City fan and was at Wembley to see them beat Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final in 2015 that saw the Canaries promoted to the Premier League. AFP
British actor, comedian and writer Sir Stephen Fry is a Norwich City fan and was at Wembley to see them beat Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final in 2015 that saw the Canaries promoted to the Premier League. AFP
English actor, Ray Winstone, star of films such as 'Scum' and 'Sexy Beast', is a regular in the stands at West Ham's home games, and even helped promote the Hammers' kits in 2009. AFP
English actor, Ray Winstone, star of films such as 'Scum' and 'Sexy Beast', is a regular in the stands at West Ham's home games, and even helped promote the Hammers' kits in 2009. AFP
British rock star Roger Daltrey from The Who is a huge Arsenal fan and regularly helps the club in charity causes. AFP
British rock star Roger Daltrey from The Who is a huge Arsenal fan and regularly helps the club in charity causes. AFP
British actor Hugh Grant is a regular at Craven Cottage to support Fulham. Here is is attending the Europa League final in Hamburg in 2010, when the Cottagers lost to Spanish club Atletico Madrid. AFP
British actor Hugh Grant is a regular at Craven Cottage to support Fulham. Here is is attending the Europa League final in Hamburg in 2010, when the Cottagers lost to Spanish club Atletico Madrid. AFP
Australian actor Hugh Jackman, star of 'Wolverine' and seen here attending the 2015 US Open men's tennis final, admits to having a soft spot for Norwich City as his mother lived there. AFP
Australian actor Hugh Jackman, star of 'Wolverine' and seen here attending the 2015 US Open men's tennis final, admits to having a soft spot for Norwich City as his mother lived there. AFP
British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is loyal to Championship club Watford having grown up in the Hertfordshire town. AFP
British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is loyal to Championship club Watford having grown up in the Hertfordshire town. AFP
Indian cricket great MS Dhoni has never tried to hide his affection for Manchester United. Back in 2017 when Dhoni announced that he had given up the India ODI captaincy, United congratulated him on his illustrious career. Reuters
Indian cricket great MS Dhoni has never tried to hide his affection for Manchester United. Back in 2017 when Dhoni announced that he had given up the India ODI captaincy, United congratulated him on his illustrious career. Reuters
No points for guessing who British actor and East-end lad Danny Dyer supports (it's West Ham). AFP
No points for guessing who British actor and East-end lad Danny Dyer supports (it's West Ham). AFP
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The specs: 2018 Ducati SuperSport S

Price, base / as tested: Dh74,900 / Dh85,900

Engine: 937cc

Transmission: Six-speed gearbox

Power: 110hp @ 9,000rpm

Torque: 93Nm @ 6,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 5.9L / 100km

'Ghostbusters: From Beyond'

Director: Jason Reitman

Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace

Rating: 2/5

Australia tour of Pakistan

March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi  

March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi 

March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore

March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi

March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi

April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi

April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH

Directed by: Shaka King

Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons

Four stars

About Krews

Founder: Ahmed Al Qubaisi

Based: Abu Dhabi

Founded: January 2019

Number of employees: 10

Sector: Technology/Social media 

Funding to date: Estimated $300,000 from Hub71 in-kind support

 

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Results

6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes (PA) Group 3 Dh175,000 (Dirt) 1,900m

Winner: Aatebat Al Khalediah, Fernando Jara (jockey), Ali Rashid Al Raihe (trainer).

7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,400m

Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer.

7.40pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Dubai Avenue, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

8.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,200m

Winner: My Catch, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.

8.50pm: Dubai Creek Mile (TB) Listed Dh265,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Secret Ambition, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar.

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Golden Goal, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.

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Itcan profile

Founders: Mansour Althani and Abdullah Althani

Based: Business Bay, with offices in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and India

Sector: Technology, digital marketing and e-commerce

Size: 70 employees 

Revenue: On track to make Dh100 million in revenue this year since its 2015 launch

Funding: Self-funded to date

 

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Favourite book: ‘Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren

Favourite travel destination: Switzerland

Hobbies: Travelling and following motivational speeches and speakers

Favourite place in UAE: Dubai Museum

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Something of a fashion anomaly, normcore is essentially a celebration of the unremarkable. The term was first popularised by an article in New York magazine in 2014 and has been dubbed “ugly”, “bland’ and "anti-style" by fashion writers. It’s hallmarks are comfort, a lack of pretentiousness and neutrality – it is a trend for those who would rather not stand out from the crowd. For the most part, the style is unisex, favouring loose silhouettes, thrift-shop threads, baseball caps and boyish trainers. It is important to note that normcore is not synonymous with cheapness or low quality; there are high-fashion brands, including Parisian label Vetements, that specialise in this style. Embraced by fashion-forward street-style stars around the globe, it’s uptake in the UAE has been relatively slow.

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