Abhishek to Represent India at NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Actor Abhishek Bachchan has taken the prerogative to promote basketball in the country after a successful stint at football and kabaddi last year.

Abhishek looked dapper in a suit at an event in Mumbai on February 7, where he was announced as the Goodwill Ambassador for NBA All-Star Weekend, 2015.

Abhishek Bachchan will be a part of the 64th NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in New York on February 13. 'I know my trip will show fans in India the excitement, energy and athletic ability of the NBA game and its players. Basketball is my first love, and I look forward to supporting basketball's continued growth in India,' Abhishek said at the event.

Coming Up: Abhishek Bachchan's Sporty Side

Actor Abhishek Bachchan looked dapper in a red zipper at the launch of the multi-sport court of Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai on January 4.

After inaugurating the court, Abhishek participated in a basketball match with the Jamnabai Narsee School teams.

Abhishek flipped the ball in air while the girls team tried to take the game in their stride.

Abhishek later enjoyed the game as a spectator with producer Bunty Walia.

Actress Preeti Jhangiani and her husband, actor-director Parvin Dabas, happily posed for the cameras at the event.

Coming Up: Lungi Dance, Abhishek Bachchan Style

Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is riding high on the splendid success of his latest release Happy New Year and the victory of his ISL team Chennaiyin FC in a match against Mumbai City FC on October 28, instagramed this image from the field. The actor captioned the image, "Dekh dekh. Nandu ekdum jhakaas lagrela hai lungi me. Apun ka bhai @iamsrk kahan tha. Milke lungi dance karna hai."

(This image was posted on Instagram by Abhishek Bachchan)

The actor was spotted with the co-owner of Chennaiyin FC and Indian cricketer MS Dhoni.

(This image was posted on Instagram by Abhishek Bachchan)

Coming Up - Celebrity Cheer Squad: Big B, Rajinikanth, Sachin

Could there be a more illustrious line-up of spectators at a football game? No, we didn't think so either. Uber-celebs Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan formed a cheerleading squad for Abhishek Bachchan's Indian Super League team Chennayin FC. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who co-owns opposing team Kerala Blasters, completed the collection of famous faces in Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 21. Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters 2-1. Big B posted these pictures on Facebook, writing, "At Chennai with the distinguished company of Rajnikanth and Sachin".

(This image was posted on Facebook by Amitabh Bachchan)

Mr Bachchan also thanked Rajinkanth, his co-star from films such as Hum, for his graciousness. "Thank you Rajni for coming at such a short notice invitation. Always a friend."

(This image was posted on Facebook by Amitabh Bachchan)

Don't be fooled by Big B's yellow jersey - the flag says it all.

(This image was posted on Facebook by Amitabh Bchchan)

Rajinikanth was dressed in his usual simple white shirt but we're told he was cheering the home team.