Joburg Super Kings launched official jersey and anthem at the DP World Wanderers

Super Kings' head of operations Ankit Baldi said “We wanted to be authentic to local music and culture. Keeping that in mind, the anthem embraces the same with sounds and beats from South Africa. Yet we carry our whistles everywhere we go.”

Cricket SA CEO Pholetsi Moseki and Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan are all smiles at the Joburg Super Kings jersey launch. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis launched the official team jersey for the first edition of the SA20 at the DP World Wanderers on January 8.

Du Plessis said the SA20 was a great opportunity for the players to grow in their careers.

“Someone like myself who has been around for a while understands the importance of this league in South African cricket. We as Cricket SA need this competition for our players to get opportunities and rub shoulders with the greatest players in the world,” he said.

Chennai Super Kings Head of operations Ankit Baldi, Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Mpho Malada and Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis conduct a Q and A on the upcoming first edition of the SA20. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan explained the franchise’s connection with South Africa.

“Chennai Super Kings has always enjoyed tremendous support in South Africa. The yellow and green in the Joburg Super Kings reflects that there will be continuity from the Super Kings family and yet Joburg will be unique. We are happy to take our first step here and look forward to a long journey.”

Cricket player Nandré Burger accepts the Joburg Super Kings team jersey from Executive Mayor of City of Johannesburg Mpho Mlalda and Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan. Photo: Asanda Matlhare.

Executive Mayor of Johannesburg Mpho Malada said after the recent floods which caused damage in parts of the city, residents needed a bit of hope and the Joburg Super Kings have given the city something positive to look forward to.

The Super King’s head coach Stephen Fleming said his team would try to be consistent and deliver a good product for people to be proud of.

Lions Cricket CEO Jono Leaf-Wright gives a word of thanks. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

The CEO of Cricket South Africa Pholetsi Moseki concluded by wishing the Joburg Super Kings the best for the tournament and said he looked forward to the next two months of games.