Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) has announced BKT Tires, an Indian multinational Group and a global player in the Off-Highway tire market, as its Official Tire Partner the upcoming season of the lucrative league.
Before IPL, BKT has partnered with as many as eight out of twelve teams of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Also, it had collaborated with the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).
Commenting on the partnership, Mumbai Indians spokesperson said: “We are pleased to be associated with BKT Tires for the upcoming season. Their keen interest in cricket resonates with our commitment to the sport. We look forward to a successful collaboration with them this season.”
On the other hand, Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director of BKT, expressed: “At BKT, we believe in building legacies and in the fruits of hard work and tenacity, which is resonated through all of our international sports partnerships. Cricket is a game that is greatly loved and followed all over India. And we are truly proud to be associated yet again with an iconic team, that has created such a name for itself in the sport and reflects our great belief in excellence and persistence.”
Mumbai will kick-off their 2021 campaign against the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on April 9 in Chennai.