The Kolkata Knight Riders have taken a nostalgic step by unveiling a collection of vintage merchandise inspired by the iconic black and gold jersey worn by the franchise since its debut season in 2008.
At Knights Unplugged 2.0, KKR showcased the merchandise collection in collaboration with their partners SIX5SIX, Valiente, and Fancode, with a fashion show as the centerpiece. The retro black and gold fan jersey was the showstopper of the event, alongside other exciting new merchandise.
While the relaunched fan jersey collection will not be worn by the team in the upcoming season, it will be available for retail, allowing fans to own a piece of KKR history.
SIX5SIX, one of India’s leading sportswear brands, will produce exclusive apparel inspired by KKR’s journey, reflecting the passion, resilience, and pride that define the franchise. This collaboration not only evokes nostalgia for fans, marking KKR’s 18-year journey, but also offers a stylish range of other merchandise for them to choose from.
Speaking on the collaboration, Binda Dey, CMO, Knight Riders Sports said, “We are thrilled to introduce this vintage collection of KKR merchandise, bringing a cherished part of our history back to life for our fans. While the team will continue to wear the iconic purple and gold jersey, this special edition fan jersey serves as both a nostalgic tribute and a limited-edition collector’s item.”
Kolkata Knight Riders will continue to don the purple and gold jersey that showcases three championship stars, commemorating their title-winning campaigns in 2012, 2014 and 2024.
About Kolkata Knight Riders
The Knight Riders brand is a global brand in International Cricket, with eight trophies to its name and four professional franchises under its wings – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the TATA IPL, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in UAE’s International League T20 and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in USA’s Major League Cricket, making it one of the most versatile brands in T20 cricket globally.
KKR has made four appearances in the TATA IPL final, winning the championship thrice (2012, 2014, 2024). They finished runners-up in the 2021 season, staging one of the most remarkable comebacks in the tournament’s history. TKR’s Men’s Team has won the CPL championship 4 times in 10 years since the Knight Riders took over the franchise. They are the most successful team in the Caribbean and hold a unique feat of having won the trophy in 2020 without losing a single game in the whole tournament. TKR Women, the Knight Riders’ first ever Women’s Team, were champions of the inaugural WCPL in 2022.
For many years now, the Knight Riders Academy has been actively scouting talented cricketers from across India and around the world. The sole objective of the Academy is to identify and help cricketers make an overall round-the-year improvement in their cricketing skills and fitness.
