Friday, June 4, 2010

IIFA 2010 Cricket Match Between Bollywood Stars and (Vs) Sri Lankan Cricketers/Celebrities (Pictures)

June 4 2010: A celebrity cricket match named 'Cricket for Change' was held today in parallel to the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards at the Sinhala Sports Club grounds amidst massive cricket and movie fans flocked to see their favorite stars perform.

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As the teams led by Sri Lanka captain Kumara Sangakkara, Hrithik Roshan and Suniel Shetty played cricket many Bollywood stars entertained the crowd shaking hands, signing autographs and posing for pictures.

Sangakkara's team beat Sunil Shetty's team first in a 10 over match and then beat Hrithik Roshan's team in an eight over match.

Hrithik Roshan greets fans during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers


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Salman Khan drives a small car while greeting fans during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers during the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 4.

Kunal Kapoor and Bipasha Basu attend a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers.

Bipasha Basu greets the crowd, while actor Kunal Kapoor speaks to the media during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 4, 2010.

Dia Mirza poses for media during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers

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Namal Rajapakse (L), son of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse, smiles during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers during the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 4, 2010

Nil Nitin Mukesh signs autographs for fans during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers during the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 4, 2010.

Namal Rajapakse (L), son of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse, speaks with Indian politician Shashi Tharoor

Bollywood actor Sohail Khan (L) throws a ball as cricketer Mohammad Kaif looks on



Sunil Shetty and Riteish Deshmukh speak during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 4, 2010.

Vivek Oberoi speaks with media during a cricket match between Indian Bollywood actors and Sri Lankan cricketers during the three day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards events in Colombo on June 4, 2010.


Political stars also shined among the movie stars as Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Hambanthota district MP Namal Rajapaksa opened batting for the team led by Kumara Sangakkara while Indian MP Shashi Tharoor played for the team captained by Hrithik Roshan.

The charity cricket match was held to raise funds for the welfare of children affected by war.

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