The Joburg Super Kings are pleased to announce the return of their highly anticipated Carnival, which will take place on 31 st January, 2025 at Melrose Arch. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Carnival offers an exclusive opportunity for fans to engage with the team, enjoy a variety of entertainment and create lasting memories at the award-winning Mixed-Use precinct, in a safe and secure environment.
The event will feature an array of activities, including live music, cricket nets, interactive games, official Super Kings merchandise and a special signing session by the Joburg Super Kings players. Fans will have the unique chance to meet and interact with their favourite players in a vibrant, fan-centric environment.
Event Details:
- Date: 31 January, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Signing Session with the Joburg Super Kings at 4:30 PM
- Location: The Piazza, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
- Admission: Free and open to the public
Ankit Baldi, Director & Head of Franchise of the Joburg Super Kings commented: “The Carnival provides an invaluable opportunity for us to strengthen our connection with the Joburg community. The fans are the true driving force behind our success and this event will allow them to engage with the Super Kings on a personal level. Given the positive response to last year’s Carnival, we are confident that this year’s event will be even more successful and impactful.”
The JSK Carnival is free to attend and open to all members of the public. We encourage all cricket enthusiasts and families to join us for a day of entertainment, engagement and celebration of the spirit of the game.

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Although the Nelson is feared by some players, there is no solid evidence that it is actually inauspicious. Regardless, some people choose to take precautions. Umpire and former cricketer David Shepherd would lift one leg up when it is a bowler’s turn to run in to bowl and the score is at 111. Fans would cheer him on when he did this.
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The same whistle is blown at the start of each world cup – This is without a doubt one of our favourite rugby facts. Welsh referee Gil Evans used the same whistle to preside over Rugby games for 20 years, donating it to the New Zealand Rugby Museum in 1969. The tradition was revived for the 1987 Rugby World Cup, and the whistle has been used for every tournament since. Best not to think about how hygienic that 100-year-old whistle is.