Shah Rukh Khan, Tim Cook and other celebrities at IPL 2023 - in pictures

A look at all the famous names who have attended the T20 league this year

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrates after his team Kolkata Knight Riders' won the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata, India, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo / Bikas Das)

Shah Rukh Khan with Virat Kohli after the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Sportzpics for IPL

Shah Rukh Khan shows Virat Kohli a few dance moves. Sportzpics for IPL

Apple CEO Tim Cook, centre, with actress Sonam Kapoor, second left, and Parth Jindal, second right, co-owner of Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 20, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Mr Cook was in India to open Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi. Sportzpics for IPL

Apple chief Tim Cook poses for photographs with fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. AP

Bollywood star and wife of Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, centre, during the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 15, 2023. AFP

Anushka Sharma, Bollywood star and Virat Kohli's wife, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 2, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta co-owner with actor Sonu Sood during the match against Gujarat Titans in Mohali on April 13, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Suhana Khan, centre, daughter of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, during match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens on April 6, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Telugu cinema star Venkatesh during the between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 2, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Bengali actor Bonny Sengupta, left, and actress Koushani Mukherjee, centre, during match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 23, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Telugu actor Sushant Anumolu attends the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 18, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Bhojpuri cinema star Khesari Lal Yadav during the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 22, 2023. Sportzpics for IPL

Shah Rukh Khan, daughter Suhana Khan and singer Usha Uthup, right, in Kolkata. Sportzpics for IPL

What makes an ideal Indian Premier League match? Huge sixes, brilliant catches, and tense finishes do play a big part in grabbing eyeballs, but what sets the IPL apart is the star power it attracts.

Every year, celebrities from all walks of life – and sometimes across the globe – attend games to provide the glamour element.

The fact the Bollywood stars such as Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta are co-owners of teams – Kolkata and Punjab, respectively – helps bring some big names to the venues.

Apart from stars from the glamour world, others famous names are drawn to the IPL carnival as well. Apple CEO Tim Cook took out time from his busy schedule during the recent India visit to attend a match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

In the picture gallery above, you can see all the celebrities who have attended IPL 2023 so far. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.