DC Jaisi Jersey Lag Rahi Hai: Fans React to Mumbai Indians’ New Jersey for IPL 2025
On Thursday, December 12, the Mumbai Indians (MI) unveiled their new jersey for IPL 2025. They also announced a new principal sponsor. The blue and gold jersey has sparked mixed reactions from fans. Some applaud the design, while others criticize its lack of creativity.
New Look, New Sponsor
The five-time IPL champions have a new main sponsor for 2025. They replaced Slice with Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (formerly L&T Switchgear). The new jersey uses the traditional blue and gold hues. It has subtle details, including the initials ‘MI’ embroidered into it.
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 12, 2024
A Mumbai Indians spokesperson, in a press release, was excited about the new partnership.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation as our principal partner—a brand that embodies innovation and performance. This partnership is built on the strong heritage of Lauritz Knudsen and the cricketing legacy that Mumbai Indians have crafted over the years. Together, we aim to build on the shared values that unite us, with our fans always at the heart of everything we do,” said the Mumbai Indians spokesperson.
Fans Divided Over MI’s New Jersey
The unveiling of MI’s IPL 2025 jersey has drawn a range of reactions online. Some fans praised the clean, minimalist design and the blue and gold. Others were disappointed. They compared it to the Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey due to its similarities.
Fans Reactions
- Others criticized the jersey’s design for being too simplistic and lacking innovation. Comments like “DC jaisi jersey lag rahi hai” (It looks like Delhi Capitals’ jersey) became a popular sentiment among disappointed fans.
- Many called for more creativity in MI’s jersey designs, given the team’s legacy and prominence in the league.
Kya bekar jersey h
— Abhinav (@AbhinavVat76676) December 12, 2024
Thoda toh creativity dekha dete
— Ayushman (@ayushmannhere) December 12, 2024
Need a bit more gold in the jersey compared to last year’s one especially from the front on view… @mipaltan
— Jophin J (@jophinjsrt10) December 12, 2024
Ye toh LSG kya jersey lag rahi hey
Chii bey#mumbaiindians #MIjersey #instagramdown https://t.co/r8Ivcovb65
— SimplyMe (@SouLxFCB) December 12, 2024
Looks weird on jersey
— TNV Super kings (@triyambak777) December 12, 2024
Fans Celebrate End of Slice Sponsorship
Aside from the jersey design, fans were mostly pleased. They welcomed the end of Slice as MI’s main sponsor. The franchise hasn’t won an IPL title since 2020. They beat the Delhi Capitals in the final then. That was the season Slice first joined as a sponsor.
Since then, MI has struggled. They finished last in IPL 2024, which marked Hardik Pandya’s debut as captain. Fans hope the new deal with Lauritz Knudsen will improve the franchise.
What’s Next for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025?
After a disappointing 2024 campaign, MI will seek to improve. They hope to do this under a new partnership and a revamped jersey design. As the team prepares for IPL 2025, their fans hope a fresh start will return the Mumbai Indians to the top of the table.
The Mumbai Indians’ new IPL 2025 jersey has sparked debate among fans. Some compared it to the Delhi Capitals’ jersey. Others were optimistic about the new sponsorship deal. Whether the new jersey will start a winning era is unknown. But, one thing is certain: the IPL season has fans eager for what’s next for the five-time champions.
