Sports brand Puma has roped in fast bowler and India international Mohammed Shami as its brand ambassador.
Shami joins the brand’s roster of Indian athletes that includes para-shooter Avani Lekhara, cricketers Harleen Deol and Harmanpreet Kaur, boxer Mary Kom, footballer Sunil Chhetri and cricketer Virat Kohli.
The pacer will endorse Puma’s footwear, apparel and accessories through multiple activities and campaigns through the year.
The brand has created a new bowling spike with a mid-sole meant for runners to support fast bowlers.
“Bringing Mohammed Shami into the Puma family reinforces our dedication to the sport of cricket. We are delighted to support and welcome Shami into the Puma family which has been home to cricket icons Virat Kohli and Harmanpreet Kaur. Shami is an outstanding fast bowler with an impressive track record across cricketing formats. His relentless courage, unwavering spirit and the finesse he brings to the game perfectly resonates with our brand values. We strongly believe that Shami’s association with Puma will not only inspire fans and athletes but also drive our commitment to further sports culture in the country,” said Karthik Balagopalan, Managing Director, Puma India.
Shami said, “Just as every fast bowler in the world, I love speed and when you talk about speed, nothing beats forever faster Puma. While I strive for excellence on the cricket field, Puma continues to create path-breaking products that aid athletes like me to be the fastest in their game. I am delighted to be part of the Puma family and it’s an amazing feeling to join their star-studded roster.”
Shami, who is part of the Indian team at the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, made his debut against the West Indies in 2013. The right-arm fast bowler has played 64 Tests and picked up 229 wickets.
Puma’s global roster includes sprinter Usain Bolt and footballer Neymar Jr.
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