Chennai Super Kings (CSK) unveiled their new jersey on Wednesday for the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise’s captain ‘Thala’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni who did the unpacking duties as the team put the video on all their social media handles.
CSK launches new Jersey
“Thala Dharisanam! #WearOnWhistleOn with the all-new #Yellove! #WhistlePodu” CSK posted on social media along with the video.
Thala Dharisanam! #WearOnWhistleOn with the all new #Yellove! #WhistlePodu 💛🦁
🛒 – https://t.co/qS3ZqqhgGe pic.twitter.com/Gpyu27aZfL— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 24, 2021
“It has been on our mind for some time now to find ways to raise awareness about the significant and selfless role of the armed forces. The camouflage is an appreciation of their service they are the true heroes,” CSK CEO KS Viswanathan said.
CSK hold the armed forces close to the heart and showed their appreciation by presenting a cheque of Rs 2 crore at the start of the 2019 IPL season, the release said.
That’s not all, Dhoni is an honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army and also trained with the Parachute Regiment in 2019.
The jersey has been redesigned for the first time since the inaugural edition in 2008, the release said.
The camouflage on the shoulders is bordered with gold bands that signify the high standards set by the team both in terms of consistency and fair play. CSK have won the IPL fair play award six times in 11 seasons.
Myntra, the India Cements Limited, which is celebrating the milestone of 75 years, Gulf, Nippon Paint, SNJ and Astral Pipes are among the team’s principal sponsors and their logos feature on the jersey.
Where can fans buy the new CSK jersey?
Fans can buy the new CSK Replica jersey on the official CSK website from 9th April 2021. As CSK mentioned, “PRODUCT WILL GET SHIPPED OUT ON 9th of APRIL”. IPL 2021 is scheduled to begin on April 9, 2021, with the opening match between MI and RCB at Chennai.
You can buy the New CSK Replica jersey by clicking here.
