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IPL: WAGS, film stars witness Pollard's magic at Wankhede

Last updated on: May 14, 2013 11:55 IST
Shikhar Dhawan's wife Ayesha Mukhejee watches the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday

The match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad went right down the wire. And, it was that big West Indian Kieron Pollard, whose fireworks inspired Mumbai to a superb win at the Wankhede on Monday.

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The match was a big hit only because of some massive support from the stands.

At the beginning of the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad received the backing of Ayesha Mukherjee. The Bengali beauty was all focus while her husband Shikhar Dhawan (59 off 41 balls) was going about his job, dismantling the Mumbai Indians bowling.


Bhajji's Basra makes her presence felt

Last updated on: May 14, 2013 11:55 IST
Actor Geeta Basra watches the match on Monday

When Mumbai Indians came in to bat, they found support in Geeta Basra.

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Harbhajan Singh's long time girlfriend, watched and cheered as Pollard thrashed Thisara Perera all over the park.

Mumbai has Bose's back

Last updated on: May 14, 2013 11:55 IST
Actor Rahul Bose in the stands
Also spotted was actor Rahul Bose. An athlete himself, this South Bombay boy looked to be enjoying Pollard tearing into the opposition bowlers.

Marathi actor at MI match

Last updated on: May 14, 2013 11:55 IST
Marathi actor Piyush Ranade(left) with his friend during the match at the Wankhede on Monday
Mumbai also found a fan in Marathi film and TV actor Piyush Ranade, who was enjoying the proceedings in the company of a friend. This time, roles were reversed for Ranade, and, the entertainer was being entertained by Pollard and company.