Punjab Kings have launched their new jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday (March 30) revealed their new jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, starting April 9. The Punjab-based franchise made the announcement through social media.
The red jersey with golden stripes reminded fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) old jersey. Twitterati reacted to the new jersey of PBKS and felt the two jerseys look almost similar. RCB's jersey in IPL 2009 was also red with a golden stripe on both sides.
The Punjab-based franchise is already called 'RCB 2.0' because of the players they have on their side. Their key players are ex-RCB players and now the latest jersey has given the netizens new meme content.
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Punjab Kings will open their IPL 2021 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on Monday (April 12) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The Preity Zinta-owned franchise has roped in overseas players like Jhye Richardson, Dawid Malan, Riley Meredith, and Moises Henriques, for the upcoming season.
Here are the reactions on PBKS' new jersey: