The 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League starts with the first game between Defending Champions Sunrisers Hyderabad and a team that was expected to be the big challengers for the title, Royal Challengers Bangalore. If only it hadn't been for the for the handful of injuries in the RCB camp (Read: IPL’s Full Schedule and Details of Wednesday’s Opening Ceremony)
Shane Watson will captain the team tonight in their first fixture but it was Virat Kohli who made the journey to Mumbai on 4 April for the Captain’s Meeting.
All 8 teams were represented by their leaders which, of course, made for a great photo-op. Scroll down to see for yourself.
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