Published 16:31 IST, February 12th 2020
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals, KXIP follow RR's lead with unique Oscar 2020 comparison posts
The Kings XI Punjab will be led by KL Rahul in IPL 2020 while Shreyas Iyer continues to lead the Delhi Capitals. Anil Kumble has been appointed as KXIP coach.
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Academy Awards for 2020 were held on Monday and took world by storm. Indian Premier League wanted a slice of Oscars pie too and teams began to share ir own posters of famous Oscar-minated movies. Here is what Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals posted.
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IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals pay tribute to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Delhi Capitals shared ir own version of a 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' poster. original movie was directed by reputed director Quinton Taranti and starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in pivotal roles. Brad Pitt ended up with 'Best Supporting Actor' Oscar for his character in movie. Delhi's interesting version featured Prithvi Shaw, Kagiso Rabada and Andre Russell. poster threw it back to a clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2019. Prithvi Shaw made 99 and helped Delhi take match into a Super Over. Delhi won that match. Capitals also uploaded ir own versions of "Ford vs. Ferrari" and "Joker" posters.
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IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab pay tribute to '1917'
Kings XI Punjab used Oscars to pay tribute to India's Under-19 superstar Ravi Bishi. young leg-spinner was one of India's most effective bowlers in recently-concluded ICC Under-19 World Cup and helped team reach finals. Punjab emulated poster for film '1917' which was directed by Sam Mendes. Among its many minations, 1917 was also minated for a "Best Picture" Oscar. Here is post made by KXIP.
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16:31 IST, February 12th 2020