2008 winners, Rajasthan has launched its official team and training kit for the upcoming Indian T20 League 2023. Notably, there aren't many changes in the kit. It is pretty much the same as it was last year, albeit with a few changes. Only the sponsor has changed while the color is pretty identical. Also, the trousers, like last year's i.e Navy Blue.
Meanwhile, the fans were quick to notice the lack of changes in the team kit. They couldn't help but drop memes and comments as most of them are not liking what they have seen.
“Luminous is a brand driven by innovation and technology, which is central to what drives success for our franchise,” said Jake Lush McCrum, chief executive of the Rajasthan franchise, while speaking on their latest title sponsorship deal. “We are incredibly excited about the impact we can achieve together and look forward to helping Luminous strengthen their national and global footprint through various campaigns during the season and beyond.”
This is how Twitter reacted
This fan-made jersey>> pic.twitter.com/E6q0elZ0Vp
— Aryan_45 🇮🇳 (@Aryan4593) March 21, 2023
Use this as a cringe 🤢 button 👇
— sanatani 🚩 maxi ❤️ (@maxiking018) March 21, 2023
It's Time To Change Your Name To "Rajasthan Pink Panthers" 💗 @rajasthanroyals
— Oggy 💙 (@SirOggyBilla) March 21, 2023
— Risv (@afanofkingg) March 21, 2023
Same energy pic.twitter.com/cVSTODSCSP
— Rajaditya Ghosh (@rajadityax) March 21, 2023
Same to same pic.twitter.com/VHWRMC35Ds
— PARUL ( IPL LOVER ) (@Mahesh9999755) March 21, 2023
Best pink jersey pic.twitter.com/VXv55D44Aa
— ᦓꪖꪀᦔꪗ (@imDarkRanger) March 21, 2023
— N (@Vk_is_goat) March 21, 2023
Looks same pic.twitter.com/BsCzi5j1re
— KRISHNA (@KrishnaVK_18) March 21, 2023
Close enough pic.twitter.com/uzVMT5FDMI
— Saavan (@saavan1811) March 21, 2023
In preparation for the upcoming ITL 2023 season, Rajasthan also recently announced the release of their brand-new official song. Amit Trivedi, a well-known Bollywood composer and performer, wrote the lyrics for the new song “Halla Bol,” featuring Rajasthani folk vocalist Mame Khan. Sholke Lal wrote the music. According to a press statement from the organisation, the song intends to appeal to the diverse audience of the club by expressing the Royals’ spirit with the way cry of “Halla Bol,” which is brilliantly fused through a mixture of modern and traditional music and has a chantable appeal to it.
The new song’s lyrics keep the essence of Rajasthani culture and state. Still, the music differs from the earlier iterations of the team anthems, “Halla Bol” and “Phir Halla Bol,” which were built on more conventional notes. The goal of the new song is to create an intense in-stadium experience that inspires the players and is fun enough for the crowd to groove to. This will help the Rajasthan family create a distinctive, compelling ambience while reaching a younger and more diverse audience.