The India Cements Limited group, which owns the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), announced on Monday that its cricket team will be called the Chennai Super Kings.
The name ‘Chennai Super Kings’ was chosen from 25,000 entries after the city’s fans were given the opportunity to name their team.
The 44-day IPL, which starts on April 18, will feature eight teams in home and away games leading to the semifinals and final. The Chennai Super Kings will play seven matches at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here.
Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth was named as brand ambassador for Chennai side.
Indian ODI skipper MS Dhoni was snapped up for a whopping 1.5 million dollars by the Chennai Super Kings in the first round of the Indian Premier League bidding on Wednesday.
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