With T20 Leagues being born in almost every corner of the world, it is only fair that in the Unsobered Universe, we have our very own Unsobered Premier League to have fun with. A host of popular Indian alcohol brands have inspired the team names of this league, and much like the IPL, the league has a host of international players as the team captains. Let’s take a look.
Antiquity Army
Captain: Ben Stokes
Antiquity is the most sought-after whiskey brand in India, and goes without saying that it is extremely successful. The current most sought-after cricketer in the world is arguably Ben Stokes, so without a doubt, he becomes captain of Unsobered Premier League’s Antiquity Army.
Bira Brigade
Captain: Virat Kohli
Bira is India’s answer to the world when it comes to craft beer. It has captured the fancy of beer enthusiasts and has become one of the largest selling alcohol brands in India. For a cricket team in the Unsobered Premier League inspired by this young and zesty beer brand, the most obvious choice of captain is Virat Kohli, in keeping with his current form and fan craze.
Blue Riband Renegades
Captain: AB De Villiers
The Blue Riband Renegades need a captain who can gel with everyone in the team and is universally loved by the fans. Much like how gin blends well with all the other ingredients in a host of cocktails that it is used in, AB De Villiers too is just as loved and congenial. Not surprising then that he is captain of the Blue Riband Renegades in the Unsobered Premier League.
Kingfisher Crew
Captain: Chris Gayle
Kingfisher Beer is India’s most widely consumed beer brand, and is universally associated with chilling and having fun. Quite a no-brainer then that the world’s most successful T20 cricketer, Chris Gayle, has all the qualities in his CV to lead the Kingfisher Crew in the Unsobered Premier League.
Signature Squad
Captain: Steve Smith
Signature is a popular Indian whiskey that has a very unique and identifiable bottle. The Signature Squad needs a popular captain who pretty much reflects the same characteristics. The very identifiable Steve Smith, an unorthodox yet highly successful cricketer is the skipper of the Signature Squad in the Unsobered Premier League.
Sula Superkings
Captain: Hashim Amla
Wine and champagne are associated with being the classiest drinks in the world. India’s indigenous wine and champagne brand deserves a captain who is a textbook cricketer in every sense of the term. Hashim Amla has all the credentials to lead the Sula Superkings in the Unsobered Premier League.
Old Monk Ensemble
Captain: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Saving the best for the last, this is by far the most popular team in the Unsobered Premier League, and I don’t think I need to explain why. Mahendra Singh Dhoni becomes a natural fit to lead this team that has a cult status and the love of the masses on its side.
