New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to stay the release of Doosra, a film challenged by former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly over alleged infringement of his personality and commercial rights. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on Friday.

The High Court said it was not stopping the film's release, while making it clear that the hearing on Ganguly's plea would continue on Friday.

Ganguly has moved the High Court alleging that the film uses references associated with his identity and cricketing career in a manner that violates his personality and commercial rights.

His plea refers to his leadership of the Indian cricket team, the historic 2002 NatWest Series final against England and his iconic shir...