VVS Laxman speaks at the launch of the Deccan Chargers, the Hyderabad-based IPL outfit
The launch of the Hyderabad IPL team, Deccan Chargers, was indeed a grand affair. The programme began on time, at 8 pm sharp. While the cricketers were indeed the cynosure of the evening, (Adam Gilchrist's video message was a big hit with the locals, especially the ladies who were seen drooling over the cricketer). The HICC hall at Novotel was packed with formally attired guests, most of whom were prominent personalities from different fields like business, politics, and of course sports. The Tollywood brigade was out in full force and included actors like Jagapathy Babu, Venkat, Raja, Qayum and even producer Suresh Gopi. Compere Mandira Bedi's high energy act set the groove for a smashing evening of performances by Flamenco dancers, sizzler Sameera Reddy, who set the stage on fire.
Cricket and politics were the topics of discussion around the top tables where the Who's Who of Hyderabad cricket were seated. While the players talked about how the team can pack a punch in the upcoming IPL, the discussion in adminstrators' circles revolved around elections to the Hyderabad Cricket Association scheduled in May. The leaders of the two main groups - former Indian spinners Shivlal Yadav and Arshad Ayub spent time thinking how they could turn things around. For the P3s, this was one more occasion to make a fashion statement. Everyone was here. Bobby Sunny, Sanjeev and Sikha Gupta, Kunal and Priyanka, Masih, Zia and Sana Ansari, Huma-Asad, Malini-Mohan Alexander, Anu-Kirti and many more. Guys were heard drooling over Sameera's sizzling performance while many present were impressed with Mandira's ‘cute' haircut.
With the best of cricket, politics, fashion and food coming under one platform, it was indeed a night to remember.
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