Diesel the champion of alternate fashion who has always pushed the envelope has achieved yet another milestone. Diesel has entered into collaboration with the defending champions for Indian Premier League 2016, the Mumbai Indians.
This is Diesel’s first collaboration in the Cricket field and will produce a limited edition capsule collection for Mumbai Indians. Their first assortment is expected to launch in Fall 2016, followed by its next release in 2017 Spring.
Mumbai Indian Becomes a Global Brand
Mrs. Nita Ambani is quite excited with this collaboration and terms the development as a mark of global recognition for the Mumbai Indians brand. She terms it to be a momentous step for Mumbai Indians as it is the first sports club to expand its footprint globally. With its brand values, and both on and off field performance, Mumbai Indians has won the hearts of millions of people in India and worldwide. The whole Mumbai Indian family is excited to reach out to their global fans with the exclusive Diesel-Mumbai Indians collection.
Diesel to launch exclusive range
Diesel will launch a limited line of off-the field MI merchandise that will comprise both the bottom-wear and tops. Initially, the collection will be available in the major cricket playing nations such as South Africa, England, Australia and a few others. In India, the exclusive collection will be available at all 11 stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Gurgoan, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
The founder of Diesel, Renzo Rosso said he is amazed by the religion of cricket in India and some other countries. The alliance with Mumbai Indians is a great opportunity to fuse the creativity of Diesel with the fervor and emotion of the fans of Mumbai Indians.
Keeping Diesel’s reputation inmind,this brand association is surely something to look forward to for both the Diesel brand followers and Mumbai Indian fans.
Mumbai Indians- IPL 2016 Team, Schedule and Venue Details
The much-awaited IPL 2016 will begin from April 9, 2016. Here is all you want to know about the defending champions for Indian Premier League 2016, the Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians will kick-start the ninth IPL on April 9, 2016, taking up Rising Pune Supergiants in the season opener. Mumbai Indians is the most successful team in IPL as they have won the tournament twice. Other two teams who have also won the title twice are Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. This is not all;Mumbai Indians have also won the Champions League T20 twice.
The team will play their matches at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. As the team has a huge fan following, huge crowds are expected to turn up during the day of the match to turn the stadium Blue.
Mumbai Indians Schedule for IPL 2016
Date
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Draw
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Venue
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April 9, 2016
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Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiants
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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April 13, 2016
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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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April 16, 2016
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Mumbai Indians vsGujrat Lions
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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April 18, 2016
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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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April 20, 2016
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Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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April 23, 2016
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Delhi daredevils vs Mumbai Indians
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Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi
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April 25, 2016
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Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians
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Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
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April 28, 2016
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Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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May 1, 2016
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Rising Pine Supergiantsvs Mumbai Indians
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MCA International Stadium, Pune
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May 8, 2016
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Mumbai Indians vsSunrisers Hyderabad
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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May 11, 2016
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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians
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m. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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May 13, 2016
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Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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May 15, 2016
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Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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May 21, 2016
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Gujrat Lions vs Mumbai Indians
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To Be Decided
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Mumbai Indians Squad for Ninth IPL 2016
Mumbai Indians has a fantastic squad and is a perfect mix of prolific overseas players and great Indian talent. The IPL 2016 auction was held on February 6, 2016 and Mumbai Indians managed to retain most of its squad. During the auction, the team even grabbed a few key players like Jos Buttler.
Nita Ambani made sure that she gets the cream of the cricket game. Here is the squad of the Mumbai Indian team for ninth IPL 2016.
Name
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Role
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Rohit Sharma (Captain)
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Batsman
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Unmukt Chand
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Batsman
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Lendl Simmons
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Batsman
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NitishRana
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Batsman
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Siddesh Lad
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Batsman
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Corey Anderson
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All-rounder
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HardikPandya
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All-rounder
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Kieron Pollard
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All-rounder
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Krunal Pandya
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All-rounder
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Shreyas Gopal
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All-rounder
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Deepak Punia
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All-rounder
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Jos Buttler
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Wicketkeeper Batsman
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Ambati Rayudu
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Wicketkeeper Batsman
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Parthiv Patel
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Wicketkeeper Batsman
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Jitesh Sharma
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Wicketkeeper
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Harbhajan Singh
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Bowling All-rounder
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Lasith Malinga
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Bowler
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Bowler
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Tim Southee
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Bowler
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Marchant De Lange
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Bowler
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Mitchell McClenaghan
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Bowler
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Vinay Kumar
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Bowler
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Jagadeesha Suchith
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Bowler
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Nathu Singh
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Bowler
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Akshay Wakhare
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Bowler
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Kishore Kamath
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Bowler
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Rohit Sharma will lead the team and Jos Buttler and Corey Anderson will be key in the middle order. Pollard will play in the lower middle order and will help in propelling Mumbai’s score above the par score in any stadium.
As far as bowling is considered Lasith Malinga, of Sri Lanka, and Tim Southee, from Zew Zealand, are sure to get the job done. Jasprit Bumrah who has put on a good performance in World Cup T20 will further strengthen the team.
Mrs. Nita Ambani, owner of the team and coach Ricky Pointing, hope to lift the cup for the second year in the row.
Summary
Mumbai Indians becomes the global brand with its collaboration with the avant-garde fashion giant Diesel.