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List of IPL Brand Ambassadors

A comprehensive list of brand ambassadors associated with IPL teams and official league partners.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 30, 2026

IPL franchises have long associated with Bollywood stars, cricket legends, and celebrities to boost brand value. From Shah Rukh Khan with KKR to Katrina Kaif with CSK, these associations drive massive commercial appeal and fan engagement.

#	Name	Role	Team	Since
1	Shah Rukh Khan Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Co-owner and face of KKR, Shah Rukh Khan is the most iconic personality associated with IPL since its inception in 2008.	Co-owner & Brand Ambassador	Kolkata Knight Riders	2008
2	Preity Zinta Punjab Kings (PBKS) Co-owner and brand ambassador of Punjab Kings, Preity Zinta is one of the most recognizable faces of the franchise.	Co-owner & Brand Ambassador	Punjab Kings	2008
3	Shilpa Shetty Rajasthan Royals (RR) Co-owner of Rajasthan Royals, Shilpa Shetty has been a prominent ambassador and promoter of the franchise.	Co-owner & Brand Ambassador	Rajasthan Royals	2009
4	Katrina Kaif Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif was named as brand ambassador for Chennai Super Kings.	Brand Ambassador	Chennai Super Kings	2024
5	Hrithik Roshan Mumbai Indians (MI) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has been associated with Mumbai Indians as a celebrity ambassador.	Brand Ambassador	Mumbai Indians	2011
6	Deepika Padukone IPL / Official Brand Deepika Padukone has been associated with IPL's commercial campaigns and is one of India's highest-paid brand ambassadors.	Celebrity Ambassador	IPL Official	2010
7	Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Former RCB captain Virat Kohli is the de facto face of RCB and one of IPL's biggest individual brands.	Player & Brand Face	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	2008
8	MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Former CSK captain MS Dhoni remains the biggest brand identity of the franchise and IPL overall.	Player & Brand Face	Chennai Super Kings	2008
9	Akshay Kumar Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) Akshay Kumar, originally from Delhi, served as the brand ambassador of Delhi Daredevils from the first IPL season.	Brand Ambassador	Delhi Capitals	2008
10	Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians (MI) MI captain Rohit Sharma is the face of Mumbai Indians and one of the most marketable cricketers in the IPL.	Player & Brand Face	Mumbai Indians	2011

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 30, 2026.

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