Star Sports released the ad for IPL 2021, featuring MS Dhoni as a monk. His new look pic had gone viral on social media earlier today.
The mystery surrounding MS Dhoni's new monk look ended today as Star Sports released the ad featuring former India captain for IPL 2021. Dhoni, who will be leading Chennai Super Kings in the season, can be seen as a guru for the students, who are keen to know if Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians will score a hat-trick of IPL title victories.
Dhoni's monk look had gone viral earlier today. Star Sports is the official broadcaster of IPL. Check out the video -
Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in August 2020, is confirmed to lead the Yellow Army for at least one more season. Responding to Danny Morrison at the toss
ceremony during CSK's final league stage match last year, Dhoni had confirmed that he would continue to play the T20 league.
He landed in Chennai a couple of weeks back and hit the nets
recently. Apart from Dhoni, the likes of Ambati Rayudu, Ruturaj Gaikwad and
others have all landed in the camp. CSK's vice-captain Suresh Raina is expected
to join the camp soon.
Speaking about the VIVO IPL 2021 campaign, Sanjog Gupta, Head –
Sports, Star India, said, “VIVO IPL 2021 is returning to Indian soil with a lot
of anticipation across the country. Fans are excitedly looking forward to what
promises to be a very different IPL. Our campaign ‘India Ka Apna Mantra’
reflects the resilience, determination and enterprise of the nation. We believe
VIVO IPL is a platform for expression of the same ‘nothing is impossible’
spirit on the field. Hunger for success in the VIVO IPL inspires players to take
risks and challenge conventional wisdom. And it is their inner belief and
indomitable ‘must do’ spirit that drives their commitment. We see this as a
‘capturing the mood of a generation’ campaign – one that reflects a more
confident, enterprising, entrepreneurial attitude of the country. With the
campaign launch, we are geared up to engage millions of fans and offer them
high-quality content clubbed with innovative and immersive experiences."
IPL 2021 to kick off on April 9
The 14th edition of IPL will be played from April 9 to May
30. The tournament will be played across 6 different venues. Every team will
play at 4 venues and none of them holds home advantage this time. There will be
11 double-headers in IPL 2021.
Like IPL 2020, evening matches will have a 7:30 PM start while the
afternoon matches will kick off at 3:30 PM. Ahmedabad will host the playoff
matches. The first and second Qualifiers will be played on May 25 and 28
respectively while the Eliminator will be played on May 26.
The summit clash of the tournament will be held on May 30, 2021.
CSK will take on Delhi Capitals in their first match of the season on April 10.
