Xtratime Web Desk : Left Hand opening batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore Devdutt Padikkal and all rounder Washington Sundar have bagged a sponsorship deal with global sports goods manufacturing brand PUMA. Incidentally both youngstar are now integral part of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) franchise Bangalore. From the last season onwards both these players are performing exceedingly well for their team.Washington Sundar even got picked for the Australia tour of India last season. Where he made crucial contribution to India winning the test series with both bat and ball.Sundar made important contribution in the Gabba test win. On the other hand Padikkal gave solid start to Royal Challengers Bangalore constantly in the last season.
Speaking on the ocassion Washington Sundar said, “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’m excited to work with the brand in India.”
Devdutt also expressed his feeling of joy “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.”