Monday, 3 March: Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions of the TATA Indian Premier League, have just booked a permanent place in the (K)night sky.
How? Knight Riders, a global cricket franchise with four teams around the world, have now taken it a notch higher out in the cosmos, registering three actual stars around the Gemini constellation, which are now officially named after their title wins in 2012 (Korbo), 2014 (Lorbo) and 2024 (Jeetbo).
The stars have been registered by the date that we won each of the three titles - 27th May 2012, 1st June 2014 and 26th May 2024. All three stars have been picked from around the Gemini constellation, since all three dates fall under the Gemini Zodiac.
On a clear night, the stars can be viewed using the coordinates, or by clicking on these links:
Korbo: https://star-finder.starregistration.net/?q=0BCFE422A
Lorbo: https://star-finder.starregistration.net/?q=7B0723083
Jeetbo: https://star-finder.starregistration.net/?q=7EADDCEF9
"The third star on top of our crest is a great feeling this year,” said Binda Dey, Chief Marketing Officer of KKR. “To add to the legacy, KKR has taken its heritage beyond the pitch and into the cosmos — quite literally. By registering these three stars around the Gemini constellation in tribute to our IPL titles, we've created a first-of-its-kind celestial celebration. 'Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo' is now not just our motto—it’s written in the stars."
The three stars - named after KKR's longstanding motto Korbo (Play), Lorbo (Fight) and Jeetbo (Win) - serve as an everlasting homage to the team's championship-legacy, and as an inspiration for the many TATA IPL seasons to come.
