THE JOBURG Super Kings has unveiled its new jersey for the eagerly awaited SA20.
The yellow and green jersey brings familiarity to fans and resonates with SA cricket fans.
Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis, was on hand to unveil the jersey to packed audience as preparations for the first ever edition of SA20, at an event at The Wanderers cricket stadium, on Sunday, afternoon, gets underway.
Addressing guests, the relaxed CSK player Du Plessis says they look forward to the tournament and all players are ready to battle it out on the field. “We’re going to give our best since this will be the first major tournament on the South African soil, thus we must show a good advertisement to the world.”
The team also released its official anthem- that shows a healthy connection between SA and India.
Chennai Super Kings CEO, KS Viswanathans says: “Chennai Super Kings has always enjoyed tremendous support in South Africa. The yellow brings familiarity to all our Super fans across the world. The green resonates with South African cricket fans.
“The yellow and green in the Joburg Super Kings reflects that there will be continuity from the Super Kings family and yet Joburg will be unique. We are happy to take our first step here and look forward to a long journey.”
Kings open their account against Durban Super Giants at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, on January 11.
“Johannesburg is a lovely city. I know the Joburg Super Kings are going to love this place. They have the most amazing supporters at The Wanderers.
On behalf of Cricket South Africa, I would like to welcome the Joburg Super Kings and wish them all the best for the tournament. I think the next two months are going to be crazy,” says Pholetsi Moseki, Cricket South Africa- CE.
Newly wed Mayor of Joburg Dr Mpho Malada, believes the tournament will bring in huge economic opportunities such as job creations, increase tourism and advertising for the City and residents, who were hard-hit by Covid-19.
“I’m very happy that the Joburg Super Kings chose to be in Johannesburg. The yellow in the jersey is so close to gold; and we like to refer to our city as the city of Golden Opportunities.
“Johannesburg recently experienced floods that destroyed homes and infrastructure. Our residents needed a bit of hope and a bit of light. So it means a lot that Joburg Super Kings have given us something to look forward to. I wish the team all the luck for the tournament,” says Malada, who was accompanied by her better-half.
Get ready to #whistle for Joburg… as the marketing tagline depicts.
The JSK jerseys is available for purchase from January 11.
Tickets for the game begin from R80 to R1150.
Image (Joburg Mayor Dr Mpho Malada being handed over the new JSK jersey by skipper Faf Du Plessis at the launch ceremony held on Sunday afternoon at Wanderers Stadium).
