Punjab becomes 9th team to join the Celebrity Cricket League

Punjab becomes 9th team to join the Celebrity Cricket League

MUNISH DHIMAN  Chandigarh | 21st Mar 2015

Organisers and players of the CCL. Indians are crazy about Bollywood and cricket. The fan following for cricket has increased a lot in the recent past. Certain modifications in the one-day and 20-20 formats have added a new dimension to cricket, tempting the who's who of the entertainment industry to take a plunge in the game. The Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), came into being out of this popularity for the sport. In the fifth edition of the CCL the newly-formed Punjab de Sher team, from Punjab, is all set to compete for the race for popularity. CCL recorded great success in the past, this edition is expected to do better according to the organisers. In its first match, Punjab de Sher will clash with strong Mumbai Heroes for an action-packed, high-voltage match which will be held on 208 March 28 at Chandigarh. Till now the CCL had 8 teams—Mumbai Heroes, Chennai Rhinos, Karnataka Bulldozers, Bhojpuri Dabangs, Kerala Strikers, Telugu Warriors, Veer Marathis and Bengal Tigers. Punjab De Sher will be the ninth team in the league and it will be captained by actor Sonu Sood. The team includes crowd pulling entertainers from the Punjabi film and music industry. Film producer Puneet Singh and singer-actor Navraj Hans are set to play for Punjab. While launching the team, Puneet Singh, owner-promoter, Punjab de Sher, said, "Cricket had been my love since childhood and today owning a team is like a dream come true for me. And as a Punjabi, it is indeed a proud moment to see the shers from Punjab competing in a league that supports noble cause." Puneet is a renowned Bollywood producer and entrepreneur who has produced the Oscar nominated movie Jal. On his part, Navraj Hans, owner-promoter, said, "Cricket is a religion in our country but the CCL has touched greater heights of popularity. Despite the popularity there was something missing from this part of the region and that's when I decided to take a chance for a game that remains my second love after music and acting." Team Punjab De Sher comprises singers, actors and entertainers including Sonu Sood (Captain), icon player Mika Singh, Jimmy Shergill, Binnu Dhillon, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Mukul Dev, Rahul Dev, Navraj Hans, Jazzy B, Harmeet Singh, Gulzar Chahal, Roshan Prince, Amrinder Gill, Angad Bedi and Yuvraj Hans. http://www.sunday-guardian.com/sports/punjab-becomes-9th-team-to-join-the-celebrity-cricket-league