Rising Pune Supergiants is the new name of IPL Pune Franchisee

Goenka also named Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as the team’s captain for the upcoming IPL 2016 season slated to begin in April 2016 .

Raghu Iyer  has been appointed  CEO of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group Sports Vertical.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group said, “I hope Rising Pune Supergiants would aptly embody the DNA of the team that we believe in.”

On the new appointment, Goenka added, “I welcome MS Dhoni  as the captain of Rising Pune Supergiants for the 2016 season.  He has always been a phenomenal leader for teams that he has represented, including the Indian national cricket squad. As a result, his track record as a captain as well as a player in both domestic and international arenas has been remarkable. I firmly believe MS Dhoni will lead our team extremely well on and off the field. “

Raghu Iyer is a Sports, Media and Entertainment professional with 21 years of invaluable experience. Prior to joining the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, he was with Rajasthan Royals since its inception. His other assignments have been with Discovery Channel, Sony Entertainment, Reuters and Hutchison Max Telecom.

In the December draft, Team Pune got on-board names such as Dhoni, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, Faf du Plessis and Steve Smith. The auction is set to happen on 6th February.

The name ‘Rising Pune Supergiants’ is based on a very strong foundation with  the word ‘Rising’ at a deeper level tracing back to the free spirit of ‘Pune’ that never bows down before any odds. Moreover, it also depicts the heights of excellence the new team aspires to achieve being ably assisted with  players like Dhoni and his team.

The logo has a great feel and its visual elements are an amalgamation of cricketing gears. The overall impression is of ‘soaring high’. The font chosen is also bold and imparts a sense of solidity. The purple colour of the ball signifies the combination of energy and stability the team possess.