Shah Rukh Khan Praises KKR’s New IPL 2026 Jersey

March 14, 2026: Shah Rukh Khan has reacted to the new jersey for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League after his team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), shared the first look on social media. The reveal came through a short promotional video that quickly caught fans’ attention, with many praising the tagline in the clip, saying, “Waah kya line hai.”

While unveiling the new jersey, KKR wrote, “Every thread carries a story. Every line carries a legacy. Here's our TATA IPL 2026 jersey.” The jersey has a few design changes, but the team kept its iconic purple base colour. A gold stripe runs along the front and back, maintaining KKR’s signature purple-and-gold look.

SRK Calls It ‘More Than Just A Jersey’

Reposting KKR’s video, Shah Rukh Khan described the jersey as a symbol of the team’s legacy.

“It’s more than just a jersey. These are our Lines Of Legacy,” he wrote.

It’s more than just a jersey. These are our #LinesOfLegacy. https://t.co/T5PX9DYGYi

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 14, 2026

Fans React To The New Jersey

After KKR shared the first look of their jersey, fans rushed to the comments to share their thoughts.

One fan wrote, “Purple and gold never disappoints.”

Another said it brought back memories of 2012. A third added, “Dark shade is top notch.”

A fourth fan commented, “Finally living up to the hype jersey.”

IPL 2026 Schedule for KKR

The IPL 2026 is set to begin on March 28. KKR will start their campaign on March 29 against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Their first home match will be on April 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shah Rukh Khan co-owns the KKR franchise, which has won the IPL title three times—first in 2012, then in 2014, and most recently in 2024.