CCL 2024 :The much-anticipated Celebrity Cricket League 2024 (CCL 2024) is all set to kick off on February 23, promising cricket enthusiasts a blend of glitz, glamour, and nail-biting cricket action. This star-studded extravaganza, now in its 10th edition, promises to be a treat for fans worldwide.
Let’s have a look into more details : CCL 2024
CCL 2024 Schedule Overview
The CCL 2024 schedule unfolds across two nations, beginning in Sharjah, UAE, on February 23, and culminating in Visakhapatnam, India, on March 17. A total of 20 matches, including playoffs, are lined up to determine this year’s champion.
| Date & Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2024 (7 PM IST) | Mumbai Heroes Vs Kerala Strikers | Sharjah |
| 24 Feb 2024 (2:30 PM IST) | Bhojpuri Dabanggs Vs Telugu Warriors | Sharjah |
| 24 Feb 2024 (7 PM IST) | Karnataka Bulldozers Vs Mumbai Heroes | Sharjah |
| 25 Feb 2024 (2:30 PM IST) | Punjab De Sher Vs Chennai Rhinos | Sharjah |
| 25 Feb 2024 (7 PM IST) | Bengal Tigers Vs Kerala Strikers | Sharjah |
| 29 Feb 2024 (7 PM IST) | Chennai Rhinos Vs Karnataka Bulldozers | Bangalore |
| 1 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | Punjab De Sher Vs Telugu Warriors | Hyderabad |
| 2 Mar 2024 (2:30 PM IST) | Mumbai Heroes Vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs | Bangalore |
| 2 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | Bengal Tigers Vs Karnataka Bulldozers | Bangalore |
| 3 Mar 2024 (2:30 PM IST) | Bhojpuri Dabanggs Vs Chennai Rhinos | Hyderabad |
| 3 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | Kerala Strikers Vs Telugu Warriors | Hyderabad |
| 8 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | Punjab De Sher Vs Bengal Tigers | Chandigarh |
| 9 Mar 2024 (2:30 PM IST) | Karnataka Bulldozers Vs Telugu Warriors | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 9 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | Kerala Strikers Vs Chennai Rhinos | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 10 Mar 2024 (2:30 PM IST) | Bhojpuri Dabanggs Vs Bengal Tigers | Chandigarh |
| 10 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | Mumbai Heroes Vs Punjab De Sher | Chandigarh |
| 15 Mar 2024 (2:30 PM IST) | (TBC) Rank 1 Vs Rank 2 | Visakhapatnam |
| 15 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | (TBC) Rank 3 Vs Rank 4 | Visakhapatnam |
| 16 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | (TBC) Qualifier 1 Loser Vs Eliminator Winner | Visakhapatnam |
| 17 Mar 2024 (7 PM IST) | (TBC) Qualifier 1 Winner Vs Qualifier 2 Winner | Visakhapatnam |
The opening match on February 23 in Sharjah will see Mumbai Heroes take on Kerala Strikers, setting the stage for an exhilarating tournament. The matches will then traverse between Sharjah, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Thiruvananthapuram before reaching the climax in Visakhapatnam.
Out of the 20 matches, 13 will commence at 7 PM IST, adding an evening extravaganza for cricket aficionados. The remaining seven matches are scheduled for a thrilling start at 2:30 PM IST.
The playoffs are scheduled for March 15 in Visakhapatnam, with Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2 determining the finalists. The grand finale on March 17 will crown the ultimate champion of CCL 2024.
Where to Catch the Action
For those glued to screens, the tournament can be streamed live on the official YouTube channel. Television viewers can catch all the action on Zee Anmol Cinema in Hindi.
Celebrity Cricket League 2024 Complete Squad List
| Team | Squad |
|---|---|
| Bengal Tigers | Jisshu (Captain), Suman. Nandi, Mohan, Joy, Debu, Indrasish, Jammy, Ratnadeep, Joe, Vievek, Sandy, Manty, Sushil, Sushil, Uday. |
| Chennai Rhinos | Arya (Captain), Shiva. Prithvi, Vishnu, Kalaiyarasan, Dasarathi, Bharath, Vikranth, Aadhav, Shanthanu, Ramana, Ashok Selvan, Bala Saravanan, Jiiva, Sathya, Sharran. |
| Karnataka Bulldozers | Pradeep (Captain). Suneel Rao, Shiva Rajkumar, Kiccha Sudeep, Ganesh, Rajeev H, Arjun Yogi, Krishna, Saurav Lokesh, Chandan, Nirup Bhandari, Jayram Karthik, Nanda Kishore, Sagar Gowda, Prasanna. |
| Kerala Strikers | Kunchacko Boban (Captain). Unni Mukundan, Vivek Gopan, Saiju Kurup, Manikuttan, Arjun Nandakumar, Siddharth Menon, Shafique Rehman, Nikhil K Menon, Vijay Yesudas, Prajod Kalabhavan, Jean Paul Lal, Sanju Sivram, Asif Ali, Rajeev Pillai, Prasanth Alexander, Siju Wilson. |
| Mumbai Heroes | Ritesh Deshmukh (Captain), Sunil Shetty, Bobby Deol, Salman Khan, Aftab Shivdasani, Sameer Kochhar, Sharad Kelkar, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Vatsal Seth, Sahil Chaudhary, Indraneil Sengupta, Varun Badola, Apoorva Lakhia, Kunal Khemu, Raja Bherwani, Tushar Jalota, Kabir Sadanand, Saqib Saleem. |
| Telugu Warriors | Akhil Akkineni (Captain), Sachin Joshi, Tarun, Nanda Kishore, Vishwa, Sai Dharam Tej, Samrat Reddy, Khayyum, Aadarsh Balakrishna, Harish, Prince, Taraka Ratna, Nikhil, Raghu, Ashwin Babu, Sushanth. |
| Punjab De Sher | Sonu Sood (Captain), Ayushmann Khurana, Jimmy Shergill, Mika Singh, Binnu Dhillon, Rahul Dev, Harmeet Singh, Raju Sharma, Angad Bedi, Piyush Malhotra, Yuvraj Hans, Gulzar Chahal, Amrinder Gill, Roshan Prince, Manvir Sran, Navraj Hans, Dilraj Khurana. |
Defending Champions and Teams
The Telugu Warriors, reigning champions after their stellar performance in 2023, will look to defend their title against fierce competition from other star-studded teams including Bengal Tigers, Chennai Rhinos, Karnataka Bulldozers, Kerala Strikers, Mumbai Heroes, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, and Punjab De Sher.
CCL Legacy and Impact
Over the years, the Celebrity Cricket League has captivated audiences globally, offering not just cricket but also a unique blend of entertainment. Celebrities from various film industries showcase their cricketing prowess while supporting charitable causes, adding depth and purpose to the tournament.
As the stage is set for CCL 2024, cricket enthusiasts and entertainment buffs alike eagerly await the unfolding drama, breathtaking moments, and the crowning of a new champion. Get ready for a cricketing spectacle like never before!
