Olympic Sprinter Usain Bolt Informs Virat Kohli That He Will Watch India’s Big Clash Against Pakistan
Notably, several former all-star cricket players, including Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, and Jonty Rhodes, had also made remarks on Kohli's diving abilities, which boosted the campaign's popularity and generated discussion on social media.
Legendary sprinter and PUMA brand ambassador Usain Bolt joked around with batting great Virat Kohli. When talking about Kohli's PUMADive photo that was shared on social media, Bolt conveyed his respect for his fielding prowess and teasingly challenged him.
Bolt joked about Kohli's dive, saying that although Kohli might be the quickest on the pitch, Bolt is faster in the air, and he indicated that he will be watching India's high-stakes match versus Pakistan, their bitter rivals. He ended with the inspirational words "Chak de fattey!"
Bolt was met with a witty remark from Virat Kohli, who is renowned for his fluid batting style: "Usain paaji! If you're watching, I'm warming up for tomorrow with a couple more 100-meter sprints."
Usain paaji! Getting ready for tomorrow with a few extra 100m sprints if you’re watching 😉 https://t.co/H1KafHjdbi
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 13, 2023
This cordial conversation between Bolt and Kohli contributed to the social media craze and is a part of PUMA India's 'PUMADive' campaign, which invites users to post pictures of amazing dives they have taken on a regular basis. The campaign uses generative AI to evaluate each dive's accuracy in relation to PUMA's recognisable leaping cat logo. Top participants will have the opportunity to face off against Kohli in cricket or win his customised footwear.
Notably, several former all-star cricket players, including Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, and Jonty Rhodes, had also made remarks on Kohli's diving abilities, which boosted the campaign's popularity and generated discussion on social media.
The two-month initiative, which invites users to post photos of their amazing dives in regular life, has been grabbing the attention of enthusiasts all around the world.
The innovative campaign stands out due to the incorporation of generative AI, which gives each dive an additional dimension by evaluating its accuracy in connection to PUMA's well-known leaping cat emblem. Top players will have the opportunity to face off against Kohli in a cricket match or to win his unique boots.