One of the two new entrants in the Indian Premier League from this season onwards, Lucknow Super Giants revealed their logo through a video released on their official handles on various social media platforms.
The logo is said to be inspired by the ethos of Indianness as it had Garuda, the mythical bird, which according to the franchise, ‘is a protector and enthroned with the power to move swiftly’. The Lucknow team further said that Garuda is omnipresent in every Indian culture and sub-culture.
Talking about the tri-colour derived from the Indian flag, the team in its press release said, “The tri-colour wings of the entity, symbolically represent Lucknow Super Giants’ Pan –India appeal.”
Talking about the other elements of the logo, the bat and ball, the team said, “The body of the bird has been formed by a blue coloured bat to signify the game of cricket. There is a red ball with an orange seam too. It is like an auspicious ‘Jay tilak’.”
In the end, the team also disclosed its motto saying, that the identity as a whole is endowed with strong positive energy to soar higher and attain success. The release also mentioned Lucknow Super Giants as a team for every Indian, a team that unites the nation.