The Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions of the Indian Premier League, are set to embark on a unique trophy tour starting on February 14th as part of their championship celebrations. This tour will see the franchise travel with the coveted trophy to nine different cities to connect with their fanbase, marking the first time an IPL team has organized such a tour beyond their home city.
The tour will kick off in Guwahati and will cover cities like Bhubaneswar, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Gangtok, Siliguri, Patna, and Durgapur before returning to Kolkata on March 12th. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in cricket-themed games and win fantastic prizes and special KKR giveaways during the tour.
Binda Dey, the Chief Marketing Officer of Knight Riders Sports, expressed excitement about bringing the trophy tour to fans in Eastern India, emphasizing the importance of fans in the team’s success. The tour aims to give back to the fans who have supported KKR through thick and thin, especially after not being able to celebrate the title win with a victory march in Kolkata last season.
The tour dates and locations are as follows:
– February 14: Guwahati, City Center Mall
– February 16: Bhubaneshwar, Nexus Esplanade Mall
– February 21: Jamshedpur, P&M Hi Tec Mall
– February 23: Ranchi, JD Hi Street Mall
– February 28: Gangtok, West Point Mall
– March 2: Siliguri, City Center Mall
– March 7: Patna, City Center Mall
– March 9: Durgapur, Junction Mall
– March 12: Kolkata, City Center Mall
– March 16: Kolkata, South City Mall
Overall, the trophy tour promises to be a memorable experience for fans as they celebrate KKR’s success and connect with the team in a unique way.
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