IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders unveils eco-friendly biodegradable jersey as ‘Runs To Roots’ campaign returns
The new KKR jersey, unveiled earlier in March, is designed to be 100% biodegradable in compost state, setting a standard for sustainable sportswear in cricket.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday, March 18, announced the launch of their revolutionary new jersey that is made out of biodegradable materials, alongside their innovative environmental initiative called ‘Runs to Roots,’ reinforcing the team's commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation.
The new KKR jersey, unveiled earlier in March, is designed to be 100% biodegradable in compost state, setting a standard for sustainable sportswear in cricket. The jersey showcases the team's three championship stars, commemorating their victories since the inception of the premier T20 League. This is in addition to the representation of the three stars that they have purchased in the Gemini constellation, to celebrate their three IPL Trophies.
In addition to the eco-friendly jersey, KKR has introduced sustainable packaging that transforms into plants when sown in soil with water. This innovative approach eliminates waste while contributing positively to the environment.
Alongside the jersey launch, KKR will continue with the ‘Runs to Roots’ campaign during the 2025 season, building on the success that the team had at the end of the 2024 season. The biodegradable jerseys and sustainable packaging are already available to the fans, allowing them to participate in KKR's environmental mission with every purchase.
Umran Malik ruled out from KKR squad, Chetan Sakariya replaces
Speedster Umran Malik, who is yet to recover from his injury, has been replaced by left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya in the KKR squad ahead of the eighteenth edition of the mega tournament. The IPL Technical Committee had approved the replacement. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener on March 22 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Venkatesh Iyer (vice-captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Chetan Sakariya, Mayank Markande, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Luvnith Sisodia, Spencer Johnson
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