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  • Fan-tastic four as Dhoni hype and debutant delight rule IPL 2025 pulse

    Fan-tastic four as Dhoni hype and debutant delight rule IPL 2025 pulse

    MUMBAI: Turns out the biggest impact player of IPL 2025 isn’t even an “impact player”, it’s Dhoni. A new report titled The IPL Pulse by 23 Watts Insights Studio has bowled over cricket buffs with fan-fuelled findings from over 5,000 respondents across 10 cities. From emerging icons to unexpected frontrunners, the survey captures the shifting allegiances, breakout stars, and strategic evolution of this year’s league proving once again that in India, cricket isn’t just watched, it’s felt.

    At 42, MS Dhoni may not be scoring big with the bat, but his grip on the nation’s heart remains unshaken. A whopping 73 per cent fans say he shouldn’t retire just yet, with 35.13 per cent calling him the “soul of CSK” and 37.77 per cent admitting he’s not in peak form, but still brings immense value. Only 27 per cent feel it’s time for Thala to trade the gloves for the dugout.

    While legends still shine, Gen Z has crowned its new prince. Rajasthan Royals’ teen dynamo Vaibhav Suryavanshi has emerged as the most impressive debutant with 31.4 per cent votes. Following close are Mumbai Indians’ Ashwani Kumar (21 per cent) and South African import Ryan Rickelton (15.8 per cent), whose flair with the bat has turned heads across formats.

    When it comes to bowling nightmares, Jasprit Bumrah (32.4 per cent) reigns supreme, followed by CSK’s crafty spinner Noor Ahmad (28.4 per cent). Fans, though, are clearly on the pace bandwagon 65.3 per cent believe fast bowlers are tougher to face than spinners this season.

    It’s the year of the underdog. According to the report, 65 per cent of fans are hoping for a first-time IPL winner. Royal Challengers Bangalore leads the fairytale charge with 44 per cent of the vote, ahead of Delhi Capitals (12 per cent), Punjab Kings (7 per cent) and Lucknow Super Giants (2 per cent). Mumbai Indians (13 per cent) and CSK (12 per cent) remain in the hunt, but fan hopes seem to favour fresh silverware.

    Love it or overhype it, the “Impact Player” rule has divided the pitch but not the people. An overwhelming 78 per cent agree it’s added a strategic edge to the game, while 20 per cent say it’s tough on true-blue all-rounders.

    Key takeaways from The IPL Pulse:

    . Thala for life: Only 1 in 4 fans want Dhoni to retire.

    . Debut delight: Suryavanshi and Kumar lead the rookie chart.

    .  Bowling heat: Bumrah is still the batter’s worst nightmare.

    .  Dark horse energy: RCB tops wishlist for a new IPL champion.

    .  Rule reimagined: “Impact player” earns mass approval.

    With 55 matches down and plenty more fireworks to come, The IPL Pulse proves one thing beyond doubt, the love for cricket is as layered and unpredictable as the tournament itself. And in this game, it’s not just the players making an impact, it’s the fans who write the script.

  • Punjab Kings joins hands with Moengage to elevate fan experience

    Punjab Kings joins hands with Moengage to elevate fan experience

    MUMBAI: Punjab Kings has announced a dynamic collaboration with customer engagement platform Moengage, aiming to take fan experience to the next level with data-driven personalisation and omnichannel automation.

    The cricket club is set to harness Moengage’s analytics capabilities to refine digital interactions, automate fan journeys, and run targeted merchandise campaigns all tailored to fan behaviour and preferences. This move is part of the team’s wider ambition to foster lasting fan relationships and drive meaningful engagement across platforms.

    Punjab Kings will also use the platform to track website activity, collect feedback and referrals, and personalise user experiences based on retention cohorts.

    “We’re thrilled to work with Moengage as we aim to build stronger connections with our fans,” said Punjab Kings chief commercial officer Saurabh Arora. “Their advanced tools now allow us to craft experiences that truly resonate—something we couldn’t achieve without a unified engagement system.”

    Moengage vice president of sales – India Shivangi Boghani added, “This partnership is a fantastic step for sports engagement. With our tech, Punjab Kings can connect with fans more intelligently and meaningfully setting a fresh benchmark in fan-centric strategy.”

    With the cricket season in full swing, this collaboration is set to redefine how franchises interact with their supporters creating richer, more relevant experiences that last well beyond match days.

  • Punjab Kings roar into IPL 2025 with ‘Bas Jeetna Hai’ campaign

    Punjab Kings roar into IPL 2025 with ‘Bas Jeetna Hai’ campaign

    MUMBAI: Punjab Kings have set the stage for IPL 2025 with a battle cry that leaves no room for doubt ‘Bas Jeetna Hai!’ The team’s electrifying new campaign, featuring Captain Shreyas Iyer, Head Coach Ricky Ponting, and a power-packed squad, embodies their relentless pursuit of victory.

    The high-energy video captures Punjab Kings’ stars Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Marco Jansen gearing up for the season with raw intensity. A standout moment sees Arshdeep unleashing a lion’s roar ‘sher di dahaar’ perfectly encapsulating the fearless Punjab spirit, amplified by the commanding vocals of Punjabi singer Parmish Verma.

    The campaign also spotlights Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, and promising youngsters Priyansh Arya and Musheer Khan, reinforcing Punjab Kings’ strong Indian core.

    Punjab Kings CEO, Satish Menon said, “With this campaign, we’re not just showcasing our team we’re celebrating a spirit. ‘Bas Jeetna Hai’ is more than a tagline. It’s an emotion every Punjab Kings fan live by. We’re building a fun and fearless identity on the field and off it. The atmosphere in the camp perfectly reflects what we’ve envisioned, and the boys are ready to give it their all. I’m confident fans will connect deeply with this campaign. Here’s wishing the team a memorable and successful season ahead.”

    Punjab Kings kick off their IPL 2025 journey today against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Following an away clash with Lucknow Super Giants, the team will bring the action home to the newly built PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, hosting Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in back-to-back encounters. With their war cry set and their squad raring to go, Punjab Kings are ready to make this season one to remember.
     

  • Kshema unveils ‘Secure Hands’ contest for IPL 2025 Punjab Kings fans

    Kshema unveils ‘Secure Hands’ contest for IPL 2025 Punjab Kings fans

    MUMBAI: Kshema General Insurance Ltd., the official general insurance partner of Punjab Kings, has launched the ‘Kshema Secure Hands’ digital campaign, offering cricket fans a chance to win match tickets and exclusive merchandise.

    The contest, open to participants aged 18 and above, will run across Kshema’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X. Fans must predict which Punjab Kings player will be crowned the ‘Kshema Secure Hands’ of the match, recognising the best fielding effort be it a catch, run saved, run-out, or stumping. Punjab Kings will shortlist the standout moments, and those who predict correctly will enter a lucky draw, where a jury will select the winner.

    “We are excited to launch the ‘Kshema Secure Hands’ campaign as part of our partnership with Punjab Kings. We have planned this nationwide contest to drive home our message that insurance means security just like good fielding provides a safety net to the team during matches which can be the difference between a victory and defeat. Cricket is the beating heart of India, and we couldn’t have found a better vehicle to connect emotionally with fans and create awareness about insurance and its importance in mitigating adverse financial situations,” said Kshema General Insurance Ltd. chief marketing officer Bhaskar Thakur.

    The initiative not only strengthens Kshema’s association with cricket but also raises awareness about its innovative insurance solutions. The company leverages AI-driven algorithms, machine learning, and big data to assess and price insurance risks efficiently.

    “We always strive to give our fans an experience they will cherish. I am happy that Kshema has launched this campaign and has kept the fans at the centre of our partnership. We look forward to fans from all over the country participating and having a great matchday experience,” said Punjab Kings chief executive officer Satish Menon.

    Punjab Kings, featuring a fresh squad under captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Gujarat Titans on 25 March in an evening match. 

  • IPL 2025 auction: A day of big spending

    IPL 2025 auction: A day of big spending

    MUMBAI: Surprises galore! That’s what the day one of Tata IPL 2025 Mega Auction/player draft in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia threw up yesterday with some players being bought for astounding prices and some going unsold. Overall, the managements of the 10 teams spent Rs 467.5 crore, purchasing 72 players, of which 24 players were international players.

    Amongst the biggest eyeopeners was the Rs 27 crore sticker price that Lucknow Super Giants paid to acquire the swashbuckling Rishabh Pant, making him the most expensive cricketer in the league’s history. Earlier, Punjab Kings coughed up Rs 26.75 crore for Shreyas Iyer  breaking the Rs 24.75 crore record set for Mitchell Starc by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.

    Kolkata Knight Riders also almost broke the bank by shoveling Rs 23.75 crore for  all arounder Venkatesh Iyer. Leggie Yuzvendra Chahal became the most expensive Indian spinner ever in IPL as Punjab Kings  picked him for Rs 18 crore. Pacer Arshdeep Singh who was the first player to be put on the blocks during the auction was also purchased by Punjab Kings for an astounding Rs 18 crore, using the right to match card, beating out Sunrisers Hyderabad in the process. Amongst the players who went shockingly unsold included: Devdutt Padikkal, David Warner and Piyush Chawla.

    When the day began, a total of 574 players were  shortlisted from an initial pool of 1,574 names. This included 208 overseas players, 12 uncapped overseas talents, and 318 uncapped Indian players. Mallika Sagar stood up as the auctioneer for the whole period of the auction.

    IPL Auction 2025 Rajiv Shukla

    Chennai Super Kings had held on to  Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni; Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana while Mumbai Indians had retained Hardik Pandya. Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Tilak Varma. On the other hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal and Sunrisers Hyderabad retained Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy.

    While Delhi Capitals players retained Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel. Punjab Kings had decided to continue with only Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh. Gujarat Titans retained Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan  even as Lucknow Super Giants retained Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav , Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan. Rajasthan Royals held on to Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma even as Kolkata Knight Riders retained Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh.

    This gave Punjab Kings  a purse of Rs 110.5 crore when the auction commenced,; Rajasthan Royals, Rs 41 crore; Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rs 83 crore, Delhi Capitals, Rs 73 crore;  Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 69 crore;  Gujarat Titans, Rs 69 crore; Chennai Super Kings,  Rs 55 crore; Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 51 crore; Mumbai Indians, Rs 45 crore and Sunrisers Hyderabad,  Rs 45 crore.

    Sanjeev Goenka Lucknow Super Giants

     

    The players who were bought today included:  

    Kagiso Rabada (by  Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore); Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans, Rs 15.75 crore); 
    Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals, Rs 11.75 crore); Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 10 crore); David Miller (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 7.50 crore);  Mohammed Siraj (Gujarat Titans, 12.25 crore); Liam Livingstone (Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rs 8.75 crore); K.L. Rahul (Delhi Capitals, Rs 14 crore); Harry Brook (Delhi Capitals, Rs 6.25 crore); Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 2 crore);  Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 6.25 crore); Rahul Tripathi (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 3.40 crore); Jake Fraser-McGurk (Delhi Capitals, Rs 9 crore); Harshal Patel (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 8 crore); Rachin Ravindra (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 4 crore); Ravichandran Ashwin  (Chennai Super Kings,  Rs 9.75 crore); Marcus Stoinis (Punjab Kings; Rs 11 crore);  Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants; Rs 3.40 crore); Glenn Maxwell goes (Punjab  Kings, Rs 4.20 crore); Quinton de Kock (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 3.60 crore); Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rs 11.5 crore); Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 2 crore);  Ishan Kishen (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 11.25 crore);  Jitesh  Sharma (Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rs 11 crore); Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rs 12.50 crore); Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans, Rs 9.5 crore); Avesh Khan (Lucknow Super Giants,  Rs 9.75 crore); Anrich Nortje (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 6.5 crore); Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 12.5 crore); Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 4.80 crore); T. Natarajan (Delhi Capitals, Rs 10.75 crore); Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians, Rs 12.5 crore); Maheesh Theekshana (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 4.40 crore);  Rahul Chahar (Sunrisers Hyderabad,Rs 3.20 crore); Adam Zampa (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 2.40 crore); Wanindu Hasaranga (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 5.25 crore); Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 10 crore); Atharva Taide (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 30 lakh); Nehal Wadhera (Punjab Kings, Rs 4.20 crore); Karun Nair (Delhi Capitals; Rs 50 lakh), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 3 crore); Abhinav Manohar (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 3.20 crore); buy Nishant Sindhu (Gujarat Titans, Rs 30 lakh); Naman Dhir (Mumbai Indians, Rs 5.25 crore); Sameer Rizvi (Delhi Capitals, Rs 95 lakh); Abdul Samad (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 4.20 crore); Harpreet Brar (Punjab Kings, Rs 1.50 crore); Vijay Shankar (Chennai Super Kings, Rs 1.20 crore); Mahipal Lomror (Gujarat Titans, Rs 1.70 crore); Ashutosh Sharma (Delhi Capitals, Rs 3.80 crore); Vishnu Vinod (Punjab Kings, Rs 95 lakh); Aryan Juyal (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 30 lakh); Anuj Rawat (Gujarat Titans, Rs 30 lakh); Robin Minz (Mumbai Indians, Rs 65 lakh); Kumar Kushagra (Gujarat Titans, Rs 65 lakh); Akash Madhwal (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 1.20 crore); Mohit Sharma (Delhi Capitals, Rs 2.20 crore); Vyshak Vijaykumar (Punjab Kings, Rs 1.80 crore). Vaibhav Arora (Kolkata Knight Riders , Rs 1.80 crore); Yash Thakur (Punjab Kings, Rs 1.60 crore); Simarjeet Singh (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 1.5 crore); Suyash Sharma (Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rs 2.6 crore); Manav Suthar (Gujarat Titans, Rs 30 lakh); Kumar Kartikeya Singh (Rajasthan Royals, Rs 30 lakh); Mayank Markande (Kolkata Knight Riders, Rs 30 lakh); Karn Sharma (Mumbai Indians, Rs 50 lakh) and Rasikh Dhar (Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rs 6 crore). 
     

  • Timex returns to TATA IPL as official timekeeper for Punjab Kings

    Timex returns to TATA IPL as official timekeeper for Punjab Kings

    Mumbai: Timex, the global iconic watch brand is back at the edition 17 of TATA IPL, the most coveted cricketing entertainment event of the year and announces partnership with Punjab Kings as ‘official timekeeper of the Kings’. This association will see Timex branding on Punjab Kings with a very prominent logo placement on the trousers, making sure the team members put their winning foot forward. With a fairly settled team which has retained its strong core under the captaincy of veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab Kings is all charged up for the season.

    Timex and cricket have both built a strong legacy in India with attributes that best define both brands – passion, precision, and performance. With its ever-evolving consumer outreach strategy Timex always tries to find new ways to connect with its consumers. This partnership with Punjab Kings is in line with the brand’s strategy to reach out to masses and ride the wave of excitement around cricket which unites the nation.

    Speaking on the partnership, Timex Group India MD Deepak Chhabra said “We are thrilled to be part of the IPL season this year with Punjab Kings as the official timekeeper of the kings. This is our second year with this cricketing extravaganza and with a young and energized team, we look forward to an exciting season ahead. Cricket is not just a sport with passion, it is also an entertainment event for the masses and this association is an opportunity to reach out to millions of consumers across the nation.”

    Together Timex & Punjab Kings are all set to add more excitement to the TATA IPL fever and their dedicated supporters at every victory and exciting moment of what promises to be an adrenaline-filled show.

    KPH Dream Cricket Ltd CEO Satish Menon said, “We are elated to have joined hands with an iconic legacy brand like Timex. We are sure that our similar values and ethos will help us reach a wider audience as well.”

  • Lava Mobiles becomes Punjab Kings’ official smartphone partner for the upcoming T20 season

    Lava Mobiles becomes Punjab Kings’ official smartphone partner for the upcoming T20 season

    Mumbai: Lava Mobiles, the leading Indian smartphone brand, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Punjab Kings, one of the key franchises of the Indian T20 League. With this strategic collaboration, Lava Mobiles is now the official smartphone partner of Punjab Kings for the 2024 season.

    This alliance marks a significant milestone for both Punjab Kings and Lava Mobiles as they symbolise a journey of determination and perseverance in their respective domains. Lava Mobiles, a renowned name in the Indian mobile handset industry, has continuously demonstrated a commitment to revolutionising the smartphone landscape with its cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication to quality.

    “We are excited to partner with Punjab Kings” said Lava International marketing Puravansh Maitreya. “This collaboration is an effort to reach out and connect with our young cricket loving audience. With this partnership, we aim to leverage the power of cricket to bring fans closer to the action and enhance their engagement with the brand.”

    The excitement of this partnership is further heightened by the anticipation of Punjab Kings’ first match of the season against Delhi Capitals on 23 March. As fans eagerly await the thrilling action on the field, Lava Mobiles and Punjab Kings are poised to captivate audiences with their dynamic collaboration, leaving a permanent mark on the world of cricket and technology.

  • Lava Mobiles becomes Punjab Kings’ official smartphone partner for the upcoming T20 season

    Lava Mobiles becomes Punjab Kings’ official smartphone partner for the upcoming T20 season

    Mumbai: Lava Mobiles, the leading Indian smartphone brand, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Punjab Kings, one of the key franchises of the Indian T20 League. With this strategic collaboration, Lava Mobiles is now the official smartphone partner of Punjab Kings for the 2024 season.

    This alliance marks a significant milestone for both Punjab Kings and Lava Mobiles as they symbolise a journey of determination and perseverance in their respective domains. Lava Mobiles, a renowned name in the Indian mobile handset industry, has continuously demonstrated a commitment to revolutionising the smartphone landscape with its cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication to quality.

    “We are excited to partner with Punjab Kings” said Lava International marketing Puravansh Maitreya. “This collaboration is an effort to reach out and connect with our young cricket loving audience. With this partnership, we aim to leverage the power of cricket to bring fans closer to the action and enhance their engagement with the brand.”

    The excitement of this partnership is further heightened by the anticipation of Punjab Kings’ first match of the season against Delhi Capitals on 23 March. As fans eagerly await the thrilling action on the field, Lava Mobiles and Punjab Kings are poised to captivate audiences with their dynamic collaboration, leaving a permanent mark on the world of cricket and technology.

  • Punjab Kings onboards Dream11 as title ]artner for IPL 2024

    Punjab Kings onboards Dream11 as title ]artner for IPL 2024

    Mumbai:  The Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings announced that Dream11, the fantasy sports platform with over 200 million users, has been onboarded as the title sponsor for the franchise for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. As part of the agreement between the fantasy sports platform and the franchise, the Dream11 logo will be prominently displayed on the front of the Punjab Kings jerseys during TATA IPL 2024, which kicks off on 23rd March with an encounter against the Delhi Capitals at the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur.

    KPH Dream Cricket Ltd CEO Satish Menon said, “It is an incredible honour for us to onboard Dream11 as the title partner for the coming edition. They have reinvented the world of sports and fan engagement. Dream11 has been responsible for spreading the game’s reach across different regions of the country through innovative means of fan involvement. We are looking forward to delivering a fantastic experience on and off the field to our fans and the Dream11 user base.”

    Speaking on the association, Dream Sports chief marketing officer Vikrant Mudaliar said, “We are thrilled to elevate our partnership to assume the role of principal sponsor for Punjab Kings. This association will enable Punjab Kings fans and Dream11’s growing user base of over 200 million to have a better-than-ever-before fantasy cricket experience during the upcoming cricket season.”