The new Star Sports ads featuring MS Dhoni, hype up the IPL 2021 tournament opener.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the dates of the IPL 2021, which will start on April 9, and the final will be played on May 30. The BCCI will be hosting the IPL 2021 in India across six venues- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
The first match of the IPL 2021 will feature defending champions Mumbai Indians led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In order to build anticipation for the upcoming IPL 2021 edition, official broadcasters Star Sports aired two advertisements featuring Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, unveiling the new IPL slogan of #IndiaKaApnaMantra.
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In the first of the two ads, MS Dhoni reveals the mantra of Rohit Sharma, while dressed as a bald Shaolin monk, giving lessons to his pupils.
“VIVOIPL salutes the new Indian spirit that is eager to innovate and rewrite the rulebook. Will history be created yet again this IPL? Join us in celebrating #IndiaKaApnaMantra. LIVE from Apr 9 | Broadcast starts 6 PM, Match starts 7:30 PM | Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar VIP” Star Sports tweeted.
The in the second ad, MS Dhoni is seen as a camp instructor and is seen checking on the children in the camp. In this ad, he shares the mantra of RCB captain Virat Kohli.