Global sports brand Puma has signed a long-term partnership deal with two young cricketers from Royal Challengers Bangalore – Washington Sundar and Devdutt Padikkal. The duo joins PUMA’s impressive roaster of cricketers that include Indian captain Virat Kohli; wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul; women’s national cricketer, Sushma Verma, and legends like Yuvraj Singh.
Considered the future of Indian Cricket, Washington and Devdutt have been punching above their weights in major cricketing tournaments. Sundar’s all-round performance in Australia helped the Indian cricket team clinch a historic away test series win and Padikkal emerged as a ‘find of the season with his stellar performance for RCB in his debut IPL season. Washington Sundar, a game-changer, and Devdutt Padikkal, a consistent run-getter in the domestic circuit perfectly embody PUMA’s Forever Faster spirit.
Puma signs Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal
Speaking on the association, the India international admitted that is extremely to be a part of Puma. Praising the brand, Washington Sundar said he is looking forward to working with the brand in India.
“Feels great to be associated with a brand like PUMA which has some of the world’s greatest athletes in their roaster. Watching Skipper Virat Kohli and KL Rahul closely has given me a deeper insight into the brand. PUMA adds a lot of credibility to an athletes’ journey and I am excited to work with the brand in India,” Washington Sundar said after the association.
On the other hand, Devdutt Padikkal admitted that he is excited to be associated with Puma. The southpaw believes the association will motivate him to strive for better in the coming days.
I’m extremely excited to sign with Puma. The brand is associated with the best athletes around the world and I’m honoured to be a part of that legacy. A partnership with a global sports brand like PUMA is really a big motivation for young athletes like me. I’m looking forward to a long-term association with the brand.”
