In India, Cricket is Religion, and Sachin Tendulkar is God – the OG G.O.A.T of cricket who alleviated the game to the next level. He played for the Mumbai Indians – the first IPL team to win the most number of tournaments. Indeed, there’s no doubt that Mumbai Indians is the ultimate IPL team, and there are no better fans than Mumbai Indians fans.

To celebrate this unabashed fandom, Parksons Cartamundi, in association with Mumbai Indians has just launched the ultimate MI merchandise – playing cards decks, featuring the MI 2024 squad. Yes, the Mumbai Indians playing cards are all the rage this IPL season. If you haven’t heard about them yet, let’s fill you in!

Introducing – Mumbai Indians Playing Cards

Each IPL season, the Mumbai Indians launch a range of team merchandise and products for fans to collect and add to their collection. This year’s official launch is the Mumbai Indians playing cards. You can choose from three different types of Mumbai Indians playing cards decks, each meticulously designed to honour the five-times IPL champions – the Mumbai Indians.

An officially licensed collection, the playing cards feature playful and fun caricatures of the 29 members of the MI squad, with each card representing elements of cricket – trophies, jerseys, stumps, etc., and the players’ personalities – their nicknames, jersey numbers, country of origin, hobbies, passions, and more. As a true MI fan, its up to you to recognise which card represents which player.

Types of MI Playing Cards – A Look at the Glamourous Collection

If you’re someone who likes to be spoiled for choice, this MI playing cards collection is just what you need. Each of the three different types of Mumbai Indians playing cards decks feature a unique back design with extraordinary card face illustrations and distinctive packaging. You will be tempted to add all three decks to your MI merch collection. They’re also the perfect pick for avid card collectors:

  1. The Mumbai Indians Blue and Gold Foil Poker Playing Cards

    2. For the first time ever in India, a deck of cards is manufactured using advanced cold foil technology. Unlike the traditional printing methods, the cold foil bonds seamlessly into the paper like ink instead of hot foil (that is sometimes uneven, leaving impression marks) pasted on a paper board. This coil foiling process gives the cards a smooth, luxurious feel without compromising on the quality. What’s more, you will never have to see those icky thumb impressions on cold foil cards.

    Plus, each intricate detail stands out. The end result is a luxurious, high-end deck of playing cards comprising the classic MI blue and gold accents on the back, while the card faces and numbers represent the MI players and the various elements of cricket. Here are some other exquisite details about the Cold Foil paper deck.

    • It comes in a custom rigid box featuring the MI colours – the signature blue and gold.
    • It includes the gold foil tuck box, 52 cards, 2 jokers, and 1 blank card.
    • The deck represents the unique cricket elements and traits of all 29 players in the 2024 MI squad.
    • The Queens in the deck are the MI women cricketers from the first ever WPL season.
    • The Jokers are the umpires, representing the arm actions used while refereeing a match.

    You can buy the Mumbai Indians Blue and Gold Foil Poker Playing Cards deck for just ₹999 from the official merchandise partner website.

  2. The Mumbai Indians Swivel Box Plastic Poker Playing Cards

    3. Printed on premium quality PVC, the Mumbai Indians Swivel Box Plastic Poker Playing Cards is another excellent deck to add to your collection. The deck features a stylish and cool casino style back design with stunning stripes, a blue border, and the iconic MI logo. The card faces, once again, represent the unique elements of the MI squad and the game of cricket. Here are other things you should look out for in this type of MI playing cards deck:

    • The custom swivel box where the deck of cards pops out of the box when you slide the top.
    • Washable and durable card material, created in Poker size with a jumbo index for easy readability.
    • Fully themed custom artwork cards with 25 unique Jersey numbers on the tuck box, revealed only when you open the deck.
    • Different jersey numbers to collect – you won’t know which you’ll get until you open the box.
    • A deck of 56 cards – 52 MI players/ game-themed cards, 2 jokers, 1 Poker guide and 1 comprising all the jersey numbers of the players.

    You can purchase the Mumbai Indians Swivel Box Plastic Poker Playing Cards for just ₹349 from the official merchandise partner website.

  3. Mumbai Indians Twin Pack Paper Playing Cards

    4. Yet another type of Mumbai Indians playing cards is the Mumbai Indians Twin Pack Paper Playing Cards. Printed on premium cardstock, this is the only set to comprise 2 decks of cards. Both the decks feature two unique back designs. Like the other types of MI playing cards, these decks also feature the MI players and their traits, as well as cricket elements. Here’s why you need the MI twin pack cards in your collection:

    • Comes in a classy and elegant flip-top style rigid box, featuring the MI players and logo.
    • The cards are fitted in a custom plastic tray for easy access and usability.
    • Includes 2 different card back designs with ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ printed on it.
    • Features a vibrant orange border with a graphic illustration representing Gudi Padwa and Mela – two ethnic Mumbaiya characteristics.
    • Comprises 56 cards – 52 MI players/game-themed cards, 2 jokers, and 2 especially created Mumbai Indians cricket games, explaining the game rules.

    You can get the Mumbai Indians Twin Pack Paper Playing Cards for just ₹299 from the official merchandise partner website.

    Mumbai Indians Playing Cards – This IPL Season’s Most Collectible Merchandise

    With the official Mumbai Indians playing cards, you can play all sorts of card games – Rummy, Poker, Black Jack as well as traditional Indian card games like Mendikot, Satte Pe Satta, and Teen Do Paanch. You can host game nights and show off your collection on your social media handles. For Mumbai Indians fans, there’s no better merchandise launch this IPL season! So hurry, order your favourite MI playing cards collection now!

Vivek Singhi