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  • Men of Platinum’s Honourthe7 pays tribute to MS Dhoni’s enduring legacy

    Men of Platinum’s Honourthe7 pays tribute to MS Dhoni’s enduring legacy

    MUMBAI: As IPL 2025 sets the stage for another thrilling season, Men of Platinum unveils Honourthe7, a heartfelt tribute to cricketing legend MS Dhoni. This fan-powered campaign invites supporters to express their admiration for Dhoni in a unique and deeply personal way through a seven-word tribute.

    Building on the success of the Men of Platinum x Dhoni Signature Edition, the initiative transforms fan tributes into AI-generated video anthems, featuring the fan and their message an unforgettable digital keepsake to be shared across social media. The most compelling entries will win match tickets to select CSK games, offering a chance to witness Dhoni’s greatness live.

    With IPL fever at its peak, Men of Platinum is amplifying the campaign across digital, social, and print platforms, celebrating Dhoni’s management, resilience, and composure values that mirror the strength of platinum itself.

    To take the storytelling even further, the brand has partnered with Espn Cricinfo to launch an exclusive content series, Men of Platinum presents The Dhoni Legacy. Hosted by Raunaq Kapoor, the series features legendary cricketing voices including Anil Kumble, Tom Moody, Ambati Rayudu, Ian Bishop, and Sanjay Manjrekar who will share first-hand insights and personal anecdotes about Dhoni’s remarkable journey. Timed around key CSK match days, the series blends real-time match reflections with Dhoni’s defining moments, reinforcing his enduring legacy.

    In addition to the Honourthe7 campaign and The Dhoni Legacy series, Men of Platinum is rolling out fan-focused activations, including memes, superfan integrations, and digital tributes, creating an emotionally charged brand moment that resonates with CSK supporters.

    Platinum Guild International (PGI)-India consumer marketing director Sujala Martis shared, “The Dhoni Signature Edition is more than just a collection it’s a tribute to the values and legacy of a true icon. This IPL, as Dhoni takes the field once again, we are giving fans powerful new ways to express their admiration. Just like platinum, Dhoni’s legacy is rare and enduring and this campaign honours that spirit.”

    Famous Innovations group creative director Tenzin Wangdi added, “Honourthe7 is a collective tribute, written by those who have watched, cheered, and been inspired by a legend.”

    Wavemaker chief client officer Shekhar Banerjee stated, “We have transformed fan tributes into timeless digital legacies, ensuring Dhoni’s enduring influence and the Men of Platinum philosophy shine brighter than ever.” 

  • India masters bowl over West Indies, legends hit IML 2025 for six!

    India masters bowl over West Indies, legends hit IML 2025 for six!

    MUMBAI: What happens when cricket legends dust off their gear and return to the pitch? Magic, nostalgia, and a fair few aching knees! Picture this: 50,000 roaring fans, Sachin Tendulkar leading like it’s the ’90s, and Ambati Rayudu smashing balls like they’re mosquitoes at sunset. Sounds epic, doesn’t it?

    On March 18, India Masters proved age is just a number (unless you’re counting runs) as they clinched a spectacular six-wicket victory against West Indies Masters in the International Masters League (IML) 2025 final at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Rayudu dazzled with a sizzling 74 off 50 balls, while Stuart Binny calmly finished things off, sending the ball to the boundary as casually as ordering a chai.

    BNW Developments, the tournament’s proud title sponsor, cheered from the stands, thrilled at watching their logo flashing on Sachin’s iconic jersey. BNW’s MD & co-founder Vivek Anand Oberoi was ecstatic, “The India Masters team has been exceptional in the International Masters League, and we at BNW are so proud to be their title sponsor. Both my younger brother and partner, Ankur Aggarwal, and I worship the God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. To have the God of cricket wear our company logo on his jersey while clinching this title is an incredibly special moment. This has been a great month, as India wins two titles, The Champions Trophy and The International Master’s League. This is such a great moment for BNW, and it was amazing to see our brand all around the stadium and on television.”

    Echoing these sentiments, BNW’s chairman & founder Ankur Aggarwal added, “Watching legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh command the field with such finesse and composure was nothing short of extraordinary. Their mastery, resilience, and sheer love for the game turned the final into a spectacle of cricketing brilliance. The India Masters delivered a performance that was both strategic and spirited, a testament to the depth of talent our country continues to produce. As proud supporters of this incredible journey, we celebrate not just their victory, but the ethos that drives them—one of perseverance, calculated precision, and an unyielding commitment to greatness. It is this very philosophy that fuels us at BNW Developments. Whether on the pitch or in the world of real estate, true excellence is achieved through vision, discipline, and an insatiable hunger to push the limits of what’s possible.”

    Post-match festivities featured cricket royalty rubbing shoulders, with Oberoi spotted chatting with legends Sunil Gavaskar, Yuvraj Singh, and the Pathan brothers. Clearly, cricket and business share the same rulebook—play smart, strategise smarter, and always know where the boundary lies.

    As the final match wrapped up, fans went home buzzing, having witnessed their favourite cricketers roll back the years. The IML 2025 was not just a tournament; it was cricket’s own blockbuster, showcasing the enduring charm and unbeatable passion of India’s cricketing heroes.

    Now, who says legends retire? They just return with bigger hits and better stories!

     

  • M S Dhoni to lead team for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

    M S Dhoni to lead team for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

    MUMBAI: The wait is finally over for cricket fans as the list of the Indian squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup has been finalised.

    The all-India senior selection committee, which met today, selected the Indian team for the tri-series between India, Australia and England to be played in Australia from 18 January 2015, as well as the final Indian team for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup 2015. It will be played in Australia and New Zealand from February 2015.

    The Indian squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be led by MS Dhoni while Virat Kohli has been appointed as the vice captain. Others in the squad include Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Stuart Binny, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Md. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma.

     

    On the other hand, the squad for the tri series will see Dhoni taking charge as the captain. Kohli will again come into play as the vice captain. The others who made it to the list are Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Stuart Binny, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Md. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma, Dhawal Kulkarni.