Indian Super League team Chennaiyin Football Club, launched their home jersey yesterday in Mumbai and also announced prominent real estate developers Ozone Group as their principal sponsor. Photo: Viral Bhayani
India's cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has also joined Abhishek in co-owning the Chennaiyin FC ahead of the event starting on October 12.
Chennaiyin FC start their Hero Indian Super League campaign with an away game against FC Goa on October 15 while their first home fixture is against Kerala Blasters on October 21.
Dhanush is currently shooting for Shamitabh. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Ozone Group that sponsors the team, believes that the association symbolises a shared dream of creating a successful brand and world class franchise.
Abhishek an avid sports fanatic, previously co-owned the Pink Panthers Kabaddi team.
Abhishek Bachchan and Vita Dani and Ozone Group CEO Srini Gopalan were present at the occasion along with six players - Gouramangi Singh, Bojan Djordjic, Bernard Mendy, Harmanjot Khabra, Jeje Lalpekhlua and Abhishek Das.
He went on to say,"We hope the quality and standard of Indian football is something the international arena wakes up to."
Chennaiyin FC co-owners Abhishek Bachchan who is gearing up for his film's (Happy New Year) big Bollywood release, was present at the event to launch the team's jersey.
Abhishek Bachchan sports his team 'Chennaiyin FC' colours