IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders unveil their jersey ahead of the season

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their new jersey for the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise made the official announcement on Friday (March 18) through their official social media handles. The Managing Director of the franchise, Venky Mysore as well as the skipper of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) side, Shreyas Iyer were present during the launch.

Iyer launched the jersey and wore it in the video released on the official Twitter handle of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) side. The jersey retains its dash of gold and purple, with the logo of the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise visible at the top left corner. However, there are some slight changes in the design.

Shreyas Iyer is going to lead by example: KKR Managing Director Venky Mysore

The Managing Director of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise, Venky Mysore stated that Shreyas Iyer is someone who will lead by example on the field. He further added that as long as the right intent is there, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) side will prosper.

“Cannot ask for more than that. What we know of Shreyas Iyer is that he is going to lead by example with his effort and everything else will follow. It is a game, whatever happens will happen. But when that intent is there, when that effort is there, that is what you can ask for,” said Mysore in the video released by KKR on Twitter.

The Kolkata Knight Riders will play their first match of the 2022 edition of the IPL against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 26th March 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. You can see the official jersey reveal of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise in the video below.