Tag: Ravindra Jadeja

  • Ambrane India signs Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador

    Ambrane India signs Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador

    MUMBAI: Mobile Accessories Brand Ambrane has signed on Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador.

    In a press release, the company said Jadeja seemed like a natural fit for Ambrane brand, exemplifying the same dynamism and energy as attached with the brand. Through this partnership, the brand aims to explore new avenues to reach its customers. Carrying forward Ambrane's tech-forward legacy, Jadeja shall be seen in a series of campaigns and ads across digital platforms and other mediums.

    Ambrane India CEO & founder Ashok Rajpal said, “Ambrane is a proud Indian brand and Ravindra Jadeja is the true embodiment of the brand’s core values. His popularity among the youth and unmatched performance stands synonymous with the brand’s continuous strides in innovation, high-quality and futuristic tech needs. The partnership shall enable us to explore newer avenues to reach our customers, as we script our future growth strategy in India. The association shall be the stepping stone to focus on the emerging markets.”

    “I am excited to represent a brand that shares the same zeal and passion to serve India. I am glad to extend my support to the proud Indian brand,” Jadeja said.

  • BharatPe ropes in 11 cricketers as brand ambassadors

    BharatPe ropes in 11 cricketers as brand ambassadors

    NEW DELHI: As the country gets ready to kickstart the festive season through cricket, BharatPe, India’s leading merchant payment network, is all set to invigorate the market with its own team of 11 cricket superstars as it's brand ambassadors. The BharatPe XI team includes India’s top international cricketers. Throughout September to October, the BharatPe XI team players will be seen on the ground, across seven of the league teams playing cricket. It includes Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Shubhman Gill.

    BharatPe also rolled out a new contest, BharatPe Premier League (BPL), wherein BharatPe’s merchant partners can predict winners and man of the match, score runs, and win exclusive cricket merchandise, personally autographed by BharatPe XI team. The top scorers of the BharatPe Premier League stand a chance to meet their favourite cricket stars.

    Also as the season builds up leading to festivals, BharatPe will launch a high impact brand campaign featuring cricketers and that has been directed by an ace Bollywood director. The campaign is set to redefine the fintech marketing landscape as the company will showcase its portfolio of financial products targeted specifically at the merchant community in India.

    BharatPe group president Suhail Sameer said, “Bollywood and cricket find maximum resonance with Indians and our relevant audience. Last year, we established our credentials with Salman Khan as our brand ambassador. For our second year, we’ve done a marketing coup of sorts by building our own team of 11 cricket players as brand ambassadors. With cricket kicking off the festive season, our strategy through the marketing campaign is to make a wider set of merchants aware of our suite of financial products, which can help them shrug off Covid impact and get back to business. It is designed to be a fun campaign and will go on air in early October. This is also at an opportune time, as we expand our presence to more cities.”

  • Bajaj Almond drops goes cool, ropes in ace cricketer Ravindra Jadeja to launch new bajaj cool almond drops hair oil

    Bajaj Almond drops goes cool, ropes in ace cricketer Ravindra Jadeja to launch new bajaj cool almond drops hair oil

    MUMBAI: Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd. (Formerly known as Bajaj Corp Ltd.), one of the leading players in the light hair oil category, has launched a new hair oil in the cooling oils segment, Bajaj Cool Almond Drops Hair Oil. Bajaj Cool Almond Drops Hair Oil provides the benefits of a cooling oil without the hassles and problems of stickiness. It is light and has a unique combination of sweet almond oil and Vitamin E to nourish the hair. It is also enriched with menthol and camphor that provide cooling and relax the body & mind.

    Bajaj Consumer Care has lined up a high impact integrated marketing campaign to support the launch of the product.

    The new TVC, conceptualized by Mullen Lintas, features renowned cricketer Ravindra Jadeja focusing on the new product as a one of its kind cool oil that does not leave your hair feeling sticky.

    The TVC showcases how despite the opponent team’s constant sledging, Ravindra Jadeja is keeping his calm. Jadeja goes on to explain how the new Bajaj Cool Almond Drops Hair Oil has helped him keep cool on a hot sunny day and under extreme pressure. It further highlights the properties of the new hair oil, which keeps one cool in the hot summer without any discomfort of stickiness. The TVC summarizes this benefit with the tagline – “Sar ko rakhe cool, chipchip jao bhul”.

    Along with the TVC, the brand will also integrate digital, press and on-ground activities into its campaign. The social media campaign is an impactful mix of posts, videos and new formats like boomerangs, carousels and filters. The brand will also leverage Ravindra Jadeja’s popularity on social media with his own posts on the brand. Similarly, on press and on ground, the brand will focus on innovative and contextual messaging.

    Commenting on the association, Ravindra Jadeja says, “I am really excited to be associated with Bajaj Cool Almond Drops hair oil. It is a non-sticky cooling hair oil for summers and for someone like me, who has to keep his cool during intense moments and deal with demanding situations, the connection with the brand was spot on.”

    Commenting on the new launch, Mr. Sandeep Verma, President Sales & Marketing of Bajaj Consumer Care said, “Bajaj Cool Almond Drops Hair Oil is the ideal hair oil for the approaching hot summers. There are other cooling oils in the market too, but we found that there is a genuine consumer need gap for a cooling oil which is non-sticky and light. Being the pioneers in the light hair oil segment, we decided to take up this challenge and provide the consumer with a product that provides the benefits of a cooling oil without the hassles and problems of stickiness . We are glad to collaborate with Ravindra Jadeja for this campaign. He is the ideal brand ambassador since he has always kept his cool under high pressure situations.”

    Sharing their insight on the TVC, Priya Balan, Senior Vice President and Branch Head from Mullen Lintas says, “The campaign is based on a simple product truth that most cooling oils give you cooling but may make your hair look sticky and “chipku”. Unlike Bajaj Cool Almond drops hair oil that is a light cooling oil, and not only helps you keep cool, but also look cool. It was wonderful collaborating with Ravindra Jadeja as our brand ambassador, who we believe is a perfect fit for the brand philosophy”.

  • “Day/Night test match is the way forward”, says Anil Kumble

    “Day/Night test match is the way forward”, says Anil Kumble

    MUMBAI: Within 12 days of being the coach for the Indian Cricket Team, Anil has already grabbed plenty of headlines with what he has said and done since his appointment. The newly crowned head coach has now indulged with his fans with an interactive Q&A session on Twitter.

    Kumble answered questions from serious ones related to the team to personal ones. He opened up talking about why he is nicknamed Jumbo, whether we will see him with a camera in the West Indies, what he thinks about Ravindra Jadeja and what his greatest challenge will be on coach of India.

    He answered the questions in a series of short personalised 30 second video responses , where he is quoted as saying “Navjot Singh Sidhu is the reason I got the name Jumbo. I once bowled a ball, that took off and he screamed ‘Jumbo-jet’, the Jet was lost but I have been called Jumbo ever since. On his greatest challenge as Indian cricket coach he said, “Consistency. It’s not going to be easy. We are playing 17 Tests in the next calendar year. It will be a challenge to keep them fresh and fit over the next year.”

    Twitter India head of sports partnership Aneesh Madani commented, “Nine out of ten Twitter users in India are cricket fans, and Twitter is the best place for them to wake up to the sport and connect with their heroes. This was a historic moment as BCCI made the first ever Twitter Q&A by a Team India Head Coach happen today with #AskTheCoach. In this #OnlyOnTwitter moment, Anil Kumble gave fans exclusive glimpses into his life through the Twitter Q&A app, bringing fans closer and setting a new benchmark for interaction”.

    He also admitted that Day/Night test match is the way forward.

    “I would certainly back Day/Night (Test) cricket. Anything we need to do to get crowd back to Test cricket… At least that is the future. In Day/Night matches, people can come into the stadium after office hours,” replied Kumble.

    Kumble termed Virat Kohli as a “fantastic batsman and leader” and he is excited to work with him. “I am really excited to work with Virat. I have seen him as U-19 at the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has matured a lot in last couple of years. He is a fantastic batsman and leader. He is really aggressive and so was I. I am really looking forward towards working with him.”

    Answering one of the quesries, he also mentioned that he expects Ravindra Jadeja to do well as the wickets in the Caribbean will suit his style of bowling. He did not forget to mention that he expects good things from all-rounder Jadeja.

    “Jadeja is a wonderful all-rounder. I had a chat with him about his bowling. I think with his bowling, he can do a great job and be effective in West Indies conditions, which is pretty similar to Indian conditions. I have also spoken to him about his batting ability as he can score a lot of runs. I am looking forward to Jadeja doing a great job not only as a bowler but also as batsman,” said the former India captain.

  • “Day/Night test match is the way forward”, says Anil Kumble

    “Day/Night test match is the way forward”, says Anil Kumble

    MUMBAI: Within 12 days of being the coach for the Indian Cricket Team, Anil has already grabbed plenty of headlines with what he has said and done since his appointment. The newly crowned head coach has now indulged with his fans with an interactive Q&A session on Twitter.

    Kumble answered questions from serious ones related to the team to personal ones. He opened up talking about why he is nicknamed Jumbo, whether we will see him with a camera in the West Indies, what he thinks about Ravindra Jadeja and what his greatest challenge will be on coach of India.

    He answered the questions in a series of short personalised 30 second video responses , where he is quoted as saying “Navjot Singh Sidhu is the reason I got the name Jumbo. I once bowled a ball, that took off and he screamed ‘Jumbo-jet’, the Jet was lost but I have been called Jumbo ever since. On his greatest challenge as Indian cricket coach he said, “Consistency. It’s not going to be easy. We are playing 17 Tests in the next calendar year. It will be a challenge to keep them fresh and fit over the next year.”

    Twitter India head of sports partnership Aneesh Madani commented, “Nine out of ten Twitter users in India are cricket fans, and Twitter is the best place for them to wake up to the sport and connect with their heroes. This was a historic moment as BCCI made the first ever Twitter Q&A by a Team India Head Coach happen today with #AskTheCoach. In this #OnlyOnTwitter moment, Anil Kumble gave fans exclusive glimpses into his life through the Twitter Q&A app, bringing fans closer and setting a new benchmark for interaction”.

    He also admitted that Day/Night test match is the way forward.

    “I would certainly back Day/Night (Test) cricket. Anything we need to do to get crowd back to Test cricket… At least that is the future. In Day/Night matches, people can come into the stadium after office hours,” replied Kumble.

    Kumble termed Virat Kohli as a “fantastic batsman and leader” and he is excited to work with him. “I am really excited to work with Virat. I have seen him as U-19 at the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has matured a lot in last couple of years. He is a fantastic batsman and leader. He is really aggressive and so was I. I am really looking forward towards working with him.”

    Answering one of the quesries, he also mentioned that he expects Ravindra Jadeja to do well as the wickets in the Caribbean will suit his style of bowling. He did not forget to mention that he expects good things from all-rounder Jadeja.

    “Jadeja is a wonderful all-rounder. I had a chat with him about his bowling. I think with his bowling, he can do a great job and be effective in West Indies conditions, which is pretty similar to Indian conditions. I have also spoken to him about his batting ability as he can score a lot of runs. I am looking forward to Jadeja doing a great job not only as a bowler but also as batsman,” said the former India captain.

  • Astral Poly Technik comes in as associate sponsor of IPL franchise ‘Gujarat Lions’

    Astral Poly Technik comes in as associate sponsor of IPL franchise ‘Gujarat Lions’

    MUMBAI: IPL 2016’s newest entrant ‘Gujarat Lions’ have roped in Astral Poly Technik as their Associate sponsor. The new giants will be a team to reckon and will feature swashbuckling Indian and foreign players from the world of cricket.

    With this association, Astral looks to boost its image and reach out to the cricket lovers of Gujarat. Astral has been a dominant force in the plumbing industry with its continuous novel and consumer-oriented services and is one of the premier Indian companies in the plumbing industry.

    On partnering with Gujarat Lions for the 9th edition of the Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL), Astral Poly Technik Senior Business Development Manager Kairav Engineer said, “We are elated to be the Associate Sponsors for the Gujarat Lions franchise at this year’s IPL. The Gujarat Lions comprehend the significance of cricket in India and they believe, as we do, in the commitment and support that the sport requires. We are ready for a great head-start as the team debuts and hope that it is a great season for them.”

    “We are happy to have Astral Poly Technik as our associate sponsor. The support of a Gujarati brand such as Astral makes our association with the state and the fans stronger. We are thrilled about the partnership and are sure that it will help both brands expand our reach across the country”, said Gujarat Lions owner and Intex Technologies Director Keshav Bansal

    Gujarat Lions has world-renowned players like Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, and Brendon McCullum, among others and will be led by Suresh Raina.

    The 9th edition of the Vivo Indian Premier League begins on 9 April in Mumbai. Gujarat Lions will play their first match against Kings XI Punjab at PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali on 11 April.

  • Astral Poly Technik comes in as associate sponsor of IPL franchise ‘Gujarat Lions’

    Astral Poly Technik comes in as associate sponsor of IPL franchise ‘Gujarat Lions’

    MUMBAI: IPL 2016’s newest entrant ‘Gujarat Lions’ have roped in Astral Poly Technik as their Associate sponsor. The new giants will be a team to reckon and will feature swashbuckling Indian and foreign players from the world of cricket.

    With this association, Astral looks to boost its image and reach out to the cricket lovers of Gujarat. Astral has been a dominant force in the plumbing industry with its continuous novel and consumer-oriented services and is one of the premier Indian companies in the plumbing industry.

    On partnering with Gujarat Lions for the 9th edition of the Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL), Astral Poly Technik Senior Business Development Manager Kairav Engineer said, “We are elated to be the Associate Sponsors for the Gujarat Lions franchise at this year’s IPL. The Gujarat Lions comprehend the significance of cricket in India and they believe, as we do, in the commitment and support that the sport requires. We are ready for a great head-start as the team debuts and hope that it is a great season for them.”

    “We are happy to have Astral Poly Technik as our associate sponsor. The support of a Gujarati brand such as Astral makes our association with the state and the fans stronger. We are thrilled about the partnership and are sure that it will help both brands expand our reach across the country”, said Gujarat Lions owner and Intex Technologies Director Keshav Bansal

    Gujarat Lions has world-renowned players like Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, and Brendon McCullum, among others and will be led by Suresh Raina.

    The 9th edition of the Vivo Indian Premier League begins on 9 April in Mumbai. Gujarat Lions will play their first match against Kings XI Punjab at PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali on 11 April.

  • Kansai Nerolac ties up with Gujarat Lions for IPL season 9

    Kansai Nerolac ties up with Gujarat Lions for IPL season 9

    MUMBAI: Kansai Nerolac Paints (KNPL) has signed up with the Gujarat Lions franchise as associate sponsor for the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League which will begin on 9 April.

    Gujarat Lions, captained by Suresh Raina, is one of the two debutant teams this IPL season, and has a mix of experienced and fiery young players such as Brendon McCullum, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Dale Steyn, Aaron Finch and India U-19 captain Ishan Kishan to name a few. Gujarat Lions will battle it out against seven other teams for the title of ‘Indian Premier League Champions 2016’.

    Speaking on the association, Kansai Nerolac Paints decorative director Anuj Jain said, “It gives us great pleasure to announce our sponsorship with Gujarat Lions. Cricket is the most loved sport in India and Nerolac has sponsored ‘Gujarat Lions’ because we believe that the team embodies a passion to excel. The team members are committed to outdo their previous performances and this spirit is resonated in our range of high performance products as well.”

    “We are happy to have Kansai Nerolac as our associate sponsor. The support of a loved brand such as Kansai Nerolac means a lot to a team that is new and eager-to-perform. The Gujarat Lions are happy to don the vibrant orange caps and helmets with the Nerolac logo as we share a common grit and determination to outperform the best in the business,” said Intex Technologies  director and Gujarat Lions owner Keshav Bansal.

    The association between Kansai Nerolac and Gujarat Lions follows some aggressive advertising by the brand during the recently concluded ICC World 20-20. Kansai Nerolac has also been maintaining a good media presence through on–air ad slots during the IPL over the years.

    Kansai Nerolac has been promoting a range of healthy home paints. This association with Gujarat Lions reiterates the belief that a significant aspect of healthy living is linked with our living conditions & in having a healthy active lifestyle that keeps you fit. Participating in sports is a natural way of achieving good health.

    Jain further added, “Kansai Nerolac has been advertising during cricket tournaments for quite some time now. This alliance with Gujarat Lions is a conscious move to become active advocates of the sport. We will also engage cricket fans through a series of interesting initiatives centred around our association off the field, while the Gujarat Lions team enthrals fans with their performance on ground.”

    Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan continues to be the face of the brand. “We will continue to reach out to fans through both cricket and Bollywood, the two biggest mass appeal platforms in India. Further our associations with both of these will be promoted across traditional media channels like TV, print and newer ones like social media as well,” concludes Jain.

     

     

     

  • Kansai Nerolac ties up with Gujarat Lions for IPL season 9

    Kansai Nerolac ties up with Gujarat Lions for IPL season 9

    MUMBAI: Kansai Nerolac Paints (KNPL) has signed up with the Gujarat Lions franchise as associate sponsor for the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League which will begin on 9 April.

    Gujarat Lions, captained by Suresh Raina, is one of the two debutant teams this IPL season, and has a mix of experienced and fiery young players such as Brendon McCullum, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Dale Steyn, Aaron Finch and India U-19 captain Ishan Kishan to name a few. Gujarat Lions will battle it out against seven other teams for the title of ‘Indian Premier League Champions 2016’.

    Speaking on the association, Kansai Nerolac Paints decorative director Anuj Jain said, “It gives us great pleasure to announce our sponsorship with Gujarat Lions. Cricket is the most loved sport in India and Nerolac has sponsored ‘Gujarat Lions’ because we believe that the team embodies a passion to excel. The team members are committed to outdo their previous performances and this spirit is resonated in our range of high performance products as well.”

    “We are happy to have Kansai Nerolac as our associate sponsor. The support of a loved brand such as Kansai Nerolac means a lot to a team that is new and eager-to-perform. The Gujarat Lions are happy to don the vibrant orange caps and helmets with the Nerolac logo as we share a common grit and determination to outperform the best in the business,” said Intex Technologies  director and Gujarat Lions owner Keshav Bansal.

    The association between Kansai Nerolac and Gujarat Lions follows some aggressive advertising by the brand during the recently concluded ICC World 20-20. Kansai Nerolac has also been maintaining a good media presence through on–air ad slots during the IPL over the years.

    Kansai Nerolac has been promoting a range of healthy home paints. This association with Gujarat Lions reiterates the belief that a significant aspect of healthy living is linked with our living conditions & in having a healthy active lifestyle that keeps you fit. Participating in sports is a natural way of achieving good health.

    Jain further added, “Kansai Nerolac has been advertising during cricket tournaments for quite some time now. This alliance with Gujarat Lions is a conscious move to become active advocates of the sport. We will also engage cricket fans through a series of interesting initiatives centred around our association off the field, while the Gujarat Lions team enthrals fans with their performance on ground.”

    Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan continues to be the face of the brand. “We will continue to reach out to fans through both cricket and Bollywood, the two biggest mass appeal platforms in India. Further our associations with both of these will be promoted across traditional media channels like TV, print and newer ones like social media as well,” concludes Jain.

     

     

     

  • Google adds new search features for ICC World Cup T20 in India

    Google adds new search features for ICC World Cup T20 in India

    NEW DELHI: Google has launched two two new experimental features in Search with the ICC World Twenty20 in full swing to make keeping up with all the cricket news easier —   fresh content directly from cricket players, personalities and commentators, and a new live sports commentary panel.

    Some of the subjects being dealt with are Captain Cool MS Dhoni’s latest match reflections or what Virat Kohli’s been up to on and off the pitch. During the ICC World T20, people will now be able to hear from their favourite cricketers more easily. For example when searching for Ravindra Jadeja, there will be posts, match photos, or videos directly from him in addition to the news articles, tweets and links you’re used to seeing in Google Search.

    Google is also making it easier for webbers to find commentary from a wide range of players, commentators and experts from Search. When one searches for cricket and ICC World Twenty20 related queries like “T20” or team names during and after matches, one can see real-time commentary on the match from a range of cricket stars will be available. 

    These commentary panels have been launched in time for the highly anticipated Indian matches  and will be available for the ICC T20 games.

    These new Search features are experimental and will run only during the ICC World T20 2016. They follow on from the launch of score updates and match schedules in Search last week.