MUMBAI: Nokia is back after an absence of three seasons at the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has reunited with former partner Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the next two seasons.
Nokia is the principal sponsor of the Shah Rukh Khan-owned KKR in the IPL.The duo unveiled the new official team jersey for the 2018 season sporting the Nokia logo.
HMD Global VP and country head India Ajey Mehta said, "Nokia brand and KKR have a history together and we are delighted to reunite the two again. KKR is amongst the most successful IPL franchisees and teams on the IPL circuit and like Nokia brand enjoys a pan India appeal."
Nokia was the principal sponsor of KKR from 2008 till 2014.
Meanwhile, KKR has revealed all nine sponsors and six commercial partners for the IPL 2018 season. In addition to the title sponsors Nokia, it has signed on board Jio Digital Life, LuxCozi, Excide batteries, SRMB TMT, Royal Stag, Greenply, Khadim’s and JBL Harman as official sponsors.
IPL 2018 commences on 7 April and the first KKR match is scheduled on 8 April with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Dinesh Karthik will be captaining KKR.
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