<span class=normal>Its that time of the year again when the stars of the cricketing world come together with the stars of tinsel town to give you almost two months of non-stop action, excitement and masti. Yes…we are talking about the mother of all tournaments- the Indian Premier League which returns in its third season this year from Friday, March 12. After an exciting season in South Africa last year, IPL returns to India this year much to the delight of Indian fans. Not just the aam junta, even our filmy folk would be glued on to the TV sets cheering for Shah Rukh, Preity or Shilpas team. With sjust a few days to go for the opening night, we bring you a brief overview of how the three teams owned by Bollywood stars namely SRKs Kolkata Knight Riders, Preity Zintas Kings XI Punjab and Shilpa Shettys Rajasthan Royals<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>IPL Season 1 - 2008<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>The first season of IPL kick started in a grand way for Shah Rukh and Juhis Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). With some big sponsors like Nokia, Star Plus and Reebok backing the team, the men in black and gold led by the Prince of Kolkata- Sourav Ganguly looked to be in destructive form especially after Brendon McCullum smashed a record 158* in the opening match. SRKs good friends from the industry comprising of Arjun and Mehr Rampal, Sajid Khan, Mushtaq Shiekh etc., were often seen cheering the Knight Riders from the stands and the crowds at Eden Gardens went crazy dancing to Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re every time Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar knocked over the stumps. However, the excitement was short-lived as a few dismal performances followed thereafter and before you knew it the Knight Riders were out of the tournament. This was one time when Shah Rukh couldnt say Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost </span>