IPL teams pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary

On Mahatma Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary, the teams participating in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) took to social media on Friday to commemorate the occasion. 

The official handles of the eight teams posted in their own unique ways, pictures, illustrations or quotations of the ‘Father of the Nation’. 

Delhi Capitals

Captioned “Celebrating the birth anniversary of #MahatmaGandhi, a visionary whose virtues, struggles and principles continue to inspire millions even today,” the Delhi franchise tweeted an artwork of Gandhi’s signature glasses. 

Chennai Super Kings

“The future depends on what you do today”

CSK posted one of Gandhi’s memorable quotes that have reverberated with millions over the generations.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Mahatma Gandhi was one of the finest orators to grace the world and the Kolkata outfit posted one of his many quotes, “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” 

Mumbai Indians

In their own distinctive fashion, MI celebrated the great man’s birth anniversary with an artwork captioned, “To the spell that ensured a win for India,” hinting at his relentless contribution to India’s freedom.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Hyderabad-based franchise started their day with a bit of ‘positivity’ quoting Gandhi quite like CSK. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB posted a short video on their official twitter handle remembering ‘the man who gave us the independence to follow our dreams’.

Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan side posted a superimposed picture of their star-man Sanju Samson on a Mahatma Gandhi cutout, accompanied by one his many quotes: “In a gentle way, you can shake the world”

Kings XI Punjab

Under the banner of #GandhiJayanti, KXIP too posted a picture of the great man accompanied by a quote.