Kings XI Punjab

The Logo

The Base of the Logo is the crest. This is also the base for a shield or a coat of arms or a badge. It epitomizes Pride. The peak of the crest showcases a banner with the letter sequence “K.J.H.P.H”, these letters stand for Kashmir, Jammu, Himachal, Punjab and Haryana in the same sequence as they appear on the map of India. The two Lions bring to life the phrase “Sher-e-Punjab” which literally means “Lions of Punjab”. Symbolically the Two lions represents Maharaj Ranjit Singh, the most powerful ruler of North India and the erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh. The latter was the first Indian to lead an Indian Cricket team to lords in 1911 and was instrumental in setting up of the BCCI. The Sun around XI signifies the fact that our playing XI will shine on field, just like the Sun. The two Balls bring to the logo “King XI’s” reason for existence: Cricket.

Sponsors and Franchise

The owners of the franchise include Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia (Bombay Dyeing). Ness Wadia is the son of Nusli Wadia and Maureen Wadia and the heir to one of India’s most prestigious businesses, Bombay Dyeing. He is the great grandson of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan. He is Joint Managing Director of The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Karan Paul (Apeejay Surendera Group) Mr Karan Paul, the son of late Surrendra Paul, is the Chairman of the Apeejay Surrendra Group. The Apeejay Surrendra Group is a conglomerate with interest in Tea, Shipping, Financial Services, Retail, Hospitality, Education, Real Estate, Etc. The Apeejay Surrendra Group employs close to 42000 people.
Mohit Burman (Dabur) is son of VC Burman. At present he is Director and Board Member of Dabur Ltd and and Chairman of Dabur Pharma Ltd.
The group paid a total of $76 million to acquire the franchise.

The Team

India middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh is the designated icon player for the franchise and will also captain the team. In addition to Yuvraj, the team also contains the promising Indian allrounder Irfan Pathan, Bowler Sreesanth and Piyush Chawla, wicket keeper Ramesh Powar, Aussie speedster Brett Lee, Batsman Simon Katich, Luke Pomersbach, wicket keeper James Hopes and the Sri Lankan duo of Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakkara in its ranks.