VIJAY BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR CHENNAI SUPER KINGS

Actor Vijay was formally introduced as the Star Ambassador of the Chennai Super Kings, the India Cements group-owned cricket franchise in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), at a city hotel on Tuesday.

Vijay's reason for signing as a Star Ambassador

“Being from Chennai, I wanted to support my team,” said Vijay.“I’ve always liked cricket, and in the last few years I’ve started watching more of it. I’m very proud that we have [M.S.] Dhoni, who is a strong leader, to captain our team.”

Former cricketer Srikanth's take on signing vijay


Super Kings Brand Ambassador and Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Vijay would draw youngsters to the tournament. Asked if cricket needed the prop of cinema to lean on, Mr. Srikkanth said, “This is about the Chennai Super Kings, about kings in every field. And we have the Super King of Kollywood with us in Vijay.”