Big B to Participate in IPL Opening Ceremony

Indian megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set play a special part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) opening ceremony in Chennai on April 3, 2012.

The 69-year-old, who underwent two abdominal surgeries last month, will host the ceremony in Chennai.

Season 5 of the IPL will feature 76 matches, over a period of 54 days in the month of April and May. Total of nine teams are participating in the cricket league.

"Mr. Bachchan will play a part in IPL opening ceremony," BCCI vice president Niranjan Shah said.