Kolkata, March 2, 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions of the TATA Indian Premier League, have just booked a permanent place in the (K)night sky
How? Knight Riders, a global cricket franchise with four teams around the world, have now taken it a notch higher out in the cosmos, registering three actual stars around the Gemini constellation, which are now officially named after their title wins in 2012 (Korbo), 2014 (Lorbo) and 2024 (Jeetbo).
The stars have been registered by the date that we won each of the three titles – 27th May 2012, 1st June 2014 and 26th May 2024. All three stars have been picked from around the Gemini constellation, since all three dates fall under the Gemini Zodiac.
“The third star on top of our crest is a great feeling this year,” said Binda Dey, Chief Marketing Officer of KKR. “To add to the legacy, KKR has taken its heritage beyond the pitch and into the cosmos — quite literally. By registering these three stars around the Gemini constellation in tribute to our IPL titles, we’ve created a first-of-its-kind celestial celebration. ‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo’ is now not just our motto—it’s written in the stars.”
On a clear night, the stars can be viewed using the coordinates, or by scanning the QR code.
The three stars – named after KKR’s longstanding motto Korbo (Play), Lorbo (Fight) and Jeetbo (Win) – serve as an everlasting homage to the team’s championship-legacy, and as an inspiration for the many TATA IPL seasons to come.
About Kolkata Knight Riders
The Knight Riders brand is a global brand in International Cricket, with eight trophies to its name and four professional franchises under its wings – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the TATA IPL, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in UAE’s International League T20 and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in USA’s Major League Cricket, making it one of the most versatile brands in T20 cricket globally.
KKR has made four appearances in the TATA IPL final, winning the championship thrice (2012, 2014, 2024). They finished runners-up in the 2021 season, staging one of the most remarkable comebacks in the tournament’s history.
KKR’s Men’s Team has won the CPL championship 4 times in 10 years since the Knight Riders took over the franchise. They are the most successful team in the Caribbean and hold a unique feat of having won the trophy in 2020 without losing a single game in the whole tournament. TKR Women, the Knight Riders’ first ever Women’s Team, were champions of the inaugural WCPL in 2022.
For many years now, the Knight Riders Academy has been actively scouting talented cricketers from across India and around the world. The sole objective of the Academy is to identify and help cricketers make an overall round-the-year improvement in their cricketing skills and fitness.
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