Cricketer KL Rahul Signs a three year contract with the debonair young cricketer
Global sportswear brand PUMA has chosen to partner with Indian cricket’s latest sensation KL Rahul. PUMA announced a three-year association with the cricketer which will see him feature in exciting brand campaigns and promote the latest product lines across performance and sportstyle categories. Rahul, who has been in phenomenal form of late, joins Indian skipper Virat Kohli and a line-up of athletes further strengthening the PUMA’s foothold and leadership as a sportswear brand. The association has been facilitated by Cornerstone Sport, which exclusively represents KL Rahul, and Indian Skipper Virat Kohli including many others.
KL Rahul joins hands with world’s fastest sportswear brand PUMA
A rising star of Indian cricket, the elegant 26-year-old batsman has broken records to become the fastest to have scored centuries in all three formats of the game. Touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket, Rahul’s determination, confidence, energy, exuberance and versatility both on and off the field make him a perfect fit for the brand.
Commenting on the association, Abhishek Ganguly, MD, PUMA India, said,
“Rahul is a world class athlete who inspires today’s youth with his performance and style. He is a perfect fit for the brand due to his exceptional performance on field, effortless style off field and his penchant for fitness. His personality is in total sync with PUMA’s brand ethos and we are very happy to associate with him and kicking off this exciting partnership together.’’
KL Rahul said,
“Choosing to exclusively partner with a sportwear brand is an important decision and we have hit it out of the park with this association. As a cricketer I am constantly striving to be one step ahead in the game both on and off the pitch and PUMA, the forever faster brand, shares the same goals and values. It will be amazing to work with PUMA and join their impressive portfolio of athletes and super stars.”
PUMA products are a perfect combination of performance and edgy style, which makes it my go-to brand,” he added.
The announcement of the association was in true PUMA style! PUMA brand ambassadors Usain Bolt and Virat Kohli engaged in a battle of wits regarding the reveal. Bolt even placed a bet on his favorite PUMA spikes which then lead to other PUMA cricketers and celebrities joining in the guessing game. The likes of Jonty Rhodes and Stephen Fleming joined in the fun banter to give a roaring welcome to the newest addition of the PUMA family – KL Rahul.
Catch all the action on PUMA X KLRAHUL by following @PUMAINDIA on Instagram.
Yo @usainbolt, bet a pair of my favourite Cricket spikes, you can’t guess which Indian cricketer is coming on board with @PUMA next! Just caught wind of the news… 😀
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 6, 2018
Yow @imVkohli , I got the news already! I’m betting a pair of my favorite PUMA Running spikes – I know who this is! He’s fast (but not as fast as me 😉). Let’s wait and see who wins. https://t.co/KKQ8SjddwE
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 6, 2018
Thank you @usainbolt @imVkohli for the warm welcome to the @PUMA fam. The excitement is overwhelming! Looking forward to being #ForeverFaster @pumacricket pic.twitter.com/Pz1T8wEJA6
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 7, 2018
About PUMA:
PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For over 65 years, PUMA has established a history of making fast product designs for the fastest athletes on the planet. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Golf, and Motorsports. It engages in exciting collaborations with renowned design brands to bring innovative and fast designs to the sports world. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and Dobotex. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 11,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany. For more information, please visit http://www.puma.com