The Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have unveiled an association with the plastic pipes manufacturing entity, Astral Pipes.
Under the pact, Astral Pipes has been named the Punjab-based team’s associate partner for the forthcoming season of the T20 competition.
KPH Dream Cricket Limited CEO Satish Menon said, “We are privileged to partner with Astral Pipes in this season of new beginnings. We believe our brand of cricket aligns with the core values of Astral Pipes. We are excited to join hands again with them.”
In a statement, Mr. Kairav Engineer, Executive Director, Astral Limited said, “Astral Pipes is delighted to announce its partnership with Punjab Kings, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards embracing the spirited competitiveness of cricket. The core values of Astral Pipes —trust, innovation, and forward-thinking—resonate deeply with Punjab Kings, making this collaboration a natural fit. We believe this association will significantly enhance our local connection, reinforcing our commitment to delivering excellence. We eagerly anticipate a thrilling cricket tournament, confident that it will further our shared goals of excellence and innovation.”
Astral Pipes, established in 1996, is one of the leading entities in its industry, known for its innovative piping solutions and unbeaten quality. The Ahmedabad-headquartered entity is a pioneer in launching CPVC pipes, lead-free uPVC pipes for plumbing as well as stream water, just to name a few.
The company has rich experience in sports partnerships as Astral Pipes has had associations with Mumbai Indians (MI), Gujarat Titans (GT), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), etc.
The Shikhar Dhawan-led team has been warming up well, off the pitch, ahead of the 2024 edition as the 2014 finalist signed partnerships with Avon Cycles, Dazller, Advance Decorative Laminates, playR, and KENT.
PBKS kick off their IPL 2024 campaign on Saturday, March 23 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur.