As we know cricket and bollywood are interrelated to each other. Moreover IPL is not only about of cricket, and glamour plays an important part, with the likes of Shilpa Shetty adding zing for Rajasthan Royals and Shah Rukh Khan doing the same for Kolkata Knight Riders, while Preity Zinta ensures glamour for Kings XI Punjab. There is news that Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif will be the brand ambassadors of the Indian Premier League's Kochi team 'Indi Commandos'.
Ex pair Katrina and Salman khan |
However Duo haven’t signed the deal with kochi team. Kochi team is an Indian Premier League team based in the city of Kochi , a major seaport located on the south-west coast of India by the Arabian Sea , in Ernakulam district of the state of Kerala. The team was one of two new franchisees added to the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2011 season, alongside the Sahara Pune Warriors. The team franchise is owned by Kochi Cricket Pvt Ltd., which is a consortium of multiple companies.
Team logo of IPL's Kochi team |
“We are currently talking to Salman and Katrina for endorsement deals,” Kochi IPL Team co-owner Mukesh Patel says. While Katrina has been seen promoting the Bangalore Royal Challengers in the past, Salman has been reported to be keen on buying an IPL team.
Industry observers pointed out that if the deal is signed, the Kochi IPL team would get the much-needed boost on the glamour front with Salman promoting the team along with Katrina.
The Kochi IPL team is ready with a promotional video directed by noted film maker Priyadarshan, which is likely to be on air in the coming days. The fourth season of the IPL will kickstart on April 8.
Katrina kaif |
The Kochi team’s owners are desperate to invest a huge sum, in order to rope in Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif worth Rs 14 crores. According to sources, Salman Khan has demanded Rs 12 crores in order to become an ambassador of Kochi IPL team ‘Indi Commandoes’. Katrina on the other hand has demanded Rs 2 crores to become the ambassador of Kochi IPL team
It is almost official that Katrina will no longer endorse any Kingfisher brand or its IPL team royal challengers Home ground of Kochi team |
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