The logo of the team consists of blazing golden viking helmet against a black background with the name of the team Kolkata Knight Riders written in gold. The main theme of the team Korbo, Lorbo, Jitbo Re (We will do it, Fight for it, Win it) has been created by Vishal-Shekhar duo. A Knight Rider album with several singers and music composers including Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri will also be created. The tag line of the team is All the King's Men. The team's official color is black and gold. Black stands for the courage of Maa Kali and gold stands for the spirit of winning. The jersey was created by Bollywood fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The team also has a mascot named Hoog Lee, who is a lazy Royal Bengal Tiger and loves to eat burgers. The name was chosen after lot of research. The name Knight Riders has been chosen keeping in view of the kids and the youth, and is a obvious reference to the famous television show. 
The Kolkata Knight Riders is the only team other than Rajasthan Royals that does not have associated brands. This along with the association of Shah Rukh Khan made Kolkata team the most sort after team in terms of Sponsorship. Kolkata team was the first team to announce it sponsors. HDIL is the title sponsor along with Belmonte , The Telegraph (Kolkata) and Tag Heuer as associates sponsors. A later addition was Nokia as the second title sponsor. It is interesting to note that 3 of the 5 brands have Shah Rukh Khan as their brand ambassador. Reebok is the merchandise sponsor for the team. 
Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of the Indian cricket team is the icon player and will lead the Kolkata franchise. Also in the team is allrounder Chris Gayle and wicket keeper batsman Brendon McCullum. The most successful captain in world cricket Ricky Ponting follows suit with a bowling attack including Shoaib Akhtar, Ishant Sharma, Umar Gul. Others include Ajit Agarkar, Murali Karthik and David Hussey. 
Pennywise
India's Best Shooters at The Beijing Olympics 2008
Shooting competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing will be held from August 9 to August...
Sushil Kumar Wins Bronze for India at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Delhi's Sushil Kumar bags India a bronze medal in men's 66kg freestyle wrestling category making ...
Kolkata Knight Riders
by: Satya | last updated: January 29, 2010
Category: Sports | Tags: Kolkata Knight Riders , IPL, Indian Premier League, DLF Indian Premier League, Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jai Mehta, Sourav Ganguly, Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Ricky Ponting, Shoaib Akhtar, Ishant Sharma, Umar Gul, Ajit Agarkar, Murali Karthik, David Hussey
Category: Sports | Tags: Kolkata Knight Riders , IPL, Indian Premier League, DLF Indian Premier League, Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jai Mehta, Sourav Ganguly, Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Ricky Ponting, Shoaib Akhtar, Ishant Sharma, Umar Gul, Ajit Agarkar, Murali Karthik, David Hussey
Commented Guides
Backpacking Across India
While extravagant vacationing in India is possible backpacking seems to have it's own appeal for those willing to rough it out. The idea behind backpacking ...
You know you've met an Indian when...
Visiting India for the first time can a curtural shock. India is a country with many diversities that makes it different from other countries. There are cert...
Nose Rings...not just a Fashion Statement in India
While to most a nose ring may seems like a fashion statement, in India, it's an age old tradition that's heads back centuries and has significance even today.
Delhi - A strange mix of Ancient and The Modern
Delhi, the capital of India is replete with a surfeit of monuments. Traveling in Delhi will takes you to the era of Rajas and Maharajas. Travel to Delhi, as ...
Guide Comments
chandan said about 1 year ago:
if u kindly give a big resoulution logo of knight riders.this logo is very small to download
Wes said about 1 year ago:
where can i find knight riders merchandise?
Preeti said about 1 year ago:
Same question! Where can I purchase knightriders merchandise?? I want that jersey!!
Satya said about 1 year ago:
Hi Wes and Preeti SRK is planning to tie-up with Planet M, which will stock Knight Riders merchandise across the country in its shops, which are frequented by teens.
Shaarvaree said about 1 year ago:
thts g8....gud to knw that u too r big fan of kkr n shahrukh khan.....pls can u help me in explaining the sme to my gf bcos she hates him like anything
anonymous said about 1 year ago:
Gr8...........i was also eagerly w8ing for getting a T .....ad if possi the key chain of knight riders.........Hey do comment her........if ne one gets to no more abt it
srijit saha said about 1 year ago:
they will have to improve in batting
S R vipra said about 1 year ago:
where can i find knight riders merchandise? i need a key chain and T-shirt.
swx said about 1 year ago:
<a href="http://lesnaya-technika.ru">lesnaya-technika.ru</a>lesnaya-technika.ru
Anish Kumar Saha said 11 months ago:
I am a boy of Kolkata.Being a resident of Kolkata I am a big fan of Kolkata Knight Riders.I am happy that players like Saurav Ganguly, Brendon Mccullum,C Gayle,David Hussey,M Mortaza,M Henriques,I Sharma,A Mendis, B Hodge.I want more two or three international players.That will help KKR for sure.Australian and British players are needed.This was my advice to KKR.
Ajay Kumar said 9 months ago:
if u kindly give a big resoulution logo of knight riders.this logo is very small to download or tell me where i will can get it
sacha said 9 months ago:
the knight riders will dominate and rock the ipl season and be winners always and good luck to all terms, but u all are going to lost because the Kolkata knigth rides is going to beat all terms very very very bad because they are the best and u can get better so to is shahrukh khan the finest man on the face of the planet FROM YOUR NUMBER ONE FaN SACHA.LOVE U GUYS, AND I AM FROM THE WEST INDIES SO BIG UP CHRIS GAYLE AND ALL THE OTHER PLAYERS.
Guide Discussion & Comments
blog comments powered by DisqusMOST POPULAR - GUIDES
- Phoonk : A Black Magic Story
- Top 10 Notable News Anchors of India
- Top 10 Bollywood Movies of 2008 based on B...
- What attracts tourists to Goa?
- The National Insignia of India
- Bandhani-Indian Tie and Dye
- Prawn Balchao - A Goan Seafood Delight
- Wildlife Sanctuary of India
- 5 Popular Places in Delhi for Chaat
- Top 10 Googled Indian Bollywood Celebrities
Hi there,I am Satya
I hope you like this guide and benefit from it.
Add me as a friend to track changes to this guide as well as my new guides.
Like this guide?
Stats
7244 views
5.0 star rating
11 Other guides by Satya
The Best Gujarati Snacks - Khandvi and Dhokla
Khandvi and Dhokla are probably the best Gujarati Snacks. The two snacks are ...
Romantic Getaways to Fall In Love All over...
You have heard a lot about the best Indian honeymoon destinations for newly w...
Srinagar - A Glittering Jewel in the Heave...
The glittering jewel Srinagar is the capital city of the state of Jammu & Kas...
The Heart of Nagpur - Deekshabhoomi
Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism in Nagpur the City of Oranges....
World Heritage Sites in India
India is a land of beautiful people, diverse cultures and rich heritage. Indi...
