Remember the old RCB jersey, which was bright red in colour? On Monday, when a rechristened Punjab Kings locked horns against Rajasthan Royals – the PBKS side seemed to be wearing something similar. Fans started to react once Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul walked into the centre to take guard after being put in to bat by the Royals. Not just the bright red, but the gold and yellow – which RCB had – in the past.
Here is how fans reacted:
Is it only me or does anyone think, Punjab jersey looks a lot like the 2008 RCB jersey 🧐#RRvPBKS
— Hari Priya CR (@cr_hariPriya) April 12, 2021
We all talked about Punjab being RCB dropout, they literally have a similar jersey like RCB. Red and Good. 🤷♂️
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 12, 2021
Mayank and KL opening in 2009 RCB jersey??? Feel like I’m going back in time
— Real Indiranagar Gunda (@extendedmiks) April 12, 2021
So much similarities between 2008 RCB jersey and present @PunjabKingsIPL #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/7fympatChs
— Thilak Ramamurthy (@Thilak_Rama) April 12, 2021
Looks like Punjab not only got their players from RCB but also their jersey.#RRvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/5Kl46yyd5Y
— Vatsal Jain (@VatsalJ83830467) April 12, 2021
Punjab first took RCB players and now their Jersey too
Which RCB will win the IPL first?— Shantanu Trivikram (@shantanu3vikram) April 12, 2021
From getting their name changed to the colour of the jersey, Punjab Kings is certainly looking for a change of fortunes. PBKS are one of the few sides along with RCB and DC who have not won the title as yet. A similar change worked for the Capitals as they finished second-best last year for the first time in the history of the league.
At the time of filing the copy, Punjab Kings were looking for a big finish. The Kings would look to get their campaign off to a winning start.