IPL 2024: The Indian Premier League 2024 fever is upon us, and cricket fans are in for a treat! As the season opener approaches in just two weeks, the official broadcasters have unveiled a hilarious promotional campaign featuring some of India’s biggest stars like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul in a whole new light.
Friendly Banter and Fun Roles
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, reunited ahead of the IPL, shared a heartwarming moment during the ad shoot.
A behind-the-scenes video posted by KL Rahul reveals the lighthearted camaraderie between the two players. Rishabh Pant’s portrayal of a sardar at a Dhaba playfully contrasted with Rahul’s role as a studious college boy. The banter even extended to a joke about Rahul’s supposed friendship with RBI officials!
Stars step outside comfort zones: IPL 2024
Beyond Rahul and Pant, the ad campaign features other prominent players in unexpected avatars. Shreyas Iyer transforms into a traditional Bengali man celebrating a six from Rinku Singh, while Hardik Pandya, in a business role, breaks into a quirky “dandiya with chopsticks” dance to celebrate a Mumbai Indians victory. These comical portrayals have already garnered significant buzz on social media.
Stars ready for redemption
The upcoming IPL 2024 season holds special significance for some of these featured players. Rishabh Pant, after a near-fatal accident and a year-long absence from the game, is eagerly anticipated for his return as captain of the Delhi Capitals. KL Rahul, recovering from a quadriceps injury, aims to lead the Lucknow Super Giants to glory after missing the latter half of IPL 2023.
Shreyas Iyer, dropped from the BCCI’s central contract list, seeks to regain form and lead the Kolkata Knight Riders. Hardik Pandya takes on the captaincy of the Mumbai Indians, replacing Rohit Sharma.
IPL 2024: Full of Excitement
With the stars aligned, both on and off the field, the IPL 2024 promises to be a thrilling season filled with excitement, drama, and of course, some hilarious moments, just like the promotional campaign that has kicked it all off.
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