As the finals get closer, make sure you root for your favourite team in style. WHAT's ON helps you splurge on some funky IPL merchandise
As the finals get closer, make sure you root for your favourite team in style. WHAT's ON helps you splurge on some funky IPL merchandise
If you are an IPL fan, you can now khullam khulla flaunt your dedication. Companies like Reebok and Adidas are cashing in on the frenzy and offering special merchandise like jerseys, shoes, caps, bags and key chains featuring the logos of your favourite teams. It's no wonder then that whether it is a Kolkata Knight Rider jersey, a Mumbai Indian cap or a Kings XI Punjab floater, they are all flying off the shelves.
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Reebok
The Reebok store in Camp stocks the merchandise of Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers, Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders. Among other items, they also stock jerseys and caps of various teams including Royal Challengers, Kolkata Knight Rider and Kings XI Punjab. Do not miss their replica jerseys which come without the team logos. They have already sold 500 items and are expecting to sell more as the semi-finals and finals draw close.
Price: Royal Challenger jersey costs Rs 1,999, Kolkata Knight Rider Rs 1,899 and Kings XI Punjab Rs 2,999
Team Cap for Rs 799 Replica jerseys without the team logo at Rs 799
At: The Reebok store, Camp.
Open: Monday to Saturday
Adidas
The Adidas Store in Camp stocks merchandise of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils. Due to massive sales, they have had to refill their stock of jerseys. They are also running an IPL scheme where if you buy products worth Rs 3,000, you get a voucher worth Rs 500. If you purchase items worth Rs 5,000, you get a voucher for Rs 1,000. They ultimately select 10 lucky winners who get to fly to South Africa.u00a0
Prices: Rs 499 for caps to Rs 1,699 for the match jersey.u00a0
At: Adidas Sportswear Store, Camp.u00a0
Open: Monday to Saturday
Champion Sports
Champion Sports at Deccan Gymkhana stocks only Reebok-sponsored jerseys of Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI of Punjab and Royal Challengers. The Mumbai Indians jersey has been the most popular up till now. However, they do not stock too many products for kids.
Prices: Rs 499 to Rs 1699
At: Champion Sports Wear, Deccan Gymkhana.u00a0
Open: Monday to Saturday
Fashion Street
If you are not that keen on branded items, you can head to Fashion Street, where you can bargain your way to inexpensive readymade garments, footwear, leather items and fashion accessories. You could just grab a sasta jersey of your favourite cricketer here.u00a0
Prices: Jersey for Rs 300u00a0
At: Fashion Street, the Pune Camp Area near MG Road.u00a0
Open: All seven days
Buy IPL products online
>>Log on to www.myntra.com where you can create your own IPL jersey with your name. Choose the logo of your team and then key in your name, which will go on the reverse side of the jersey. For: Rs 2,999 and you get a discount voucher for Rs 500. Available in adult and junior sizes.
>>Log on to www.eBay.com and buy IPL jerseys, shoes, caps and keychains.u00a0 So far, maximum sales have been registered for Kings XI Punjab, followed by Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers, Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers. The price for a Mumbai Indian (size S) is Rs 1,299, plus Rs 75 for shipping, and size XXL is for Rs 1,499, plus the shipping charges.
