A fortnight ago — union of sporting icons

The Sportstar Aces Awards was held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on February 14; here's a recap.

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The stage is set; moments before the Sportstar Aces Awards took off at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on February 14.

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Former India cricketer and renowned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar in the house.

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Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia lends his ears to the award announcements.

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Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 and Sunil Gavaskar talk football, Mumbai and cricket.

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Former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar and Prof. Ratnakar Shetty in a conversation.

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N. Ram, Chairman, The Hindu Group and India Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara share a light moment on stage.

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From left: Rohan Bopanna, W.V Raman, Viren Rasquinha and Gagan Narang.

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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and tennis player Rohan Bopanna embrace each other amid conversations.

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Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia in the house.

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Chennai boys Sharath Kamal (table tennis) and Viswanathan Anand (chess) caught up and had their moments too.

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Badminton legend Prakash Padukone greets Gavaskar as he arrives at the venue.

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ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar listens to Gavaskar on stage; N. Ram, Chairman, The Hindu Group looks on.

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