Virat Kohli’s PUMADive shot gets Usain Bolt geared up for India-Pak game
Bolt, the sprinting legend, also posted his famous photo of the 2018 ‘foot race in space’ as part of the PUMADive campaign
Legendary sprinter and PUMA brand ambassador Usain Bolt on Friday told Virat Kohli that he would be watching India’s high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.
While commenting on Kohli’s PUMADive photo that he had posted on X, Bolt also made a witty comment by sharing his famous photo from 2018 when he took part in a foot race that cemented his status as a champion both on and off Earth.
“Hey @imVkohli saw your dive the other day. You can be fastest on the pitch, but I’m faster in the air. Will be watching your next game. Chak de fattey! #PUMADive,” Bolt posted.
Hey @imVkohli saw your dive the other day. You can be fastest on the pitch, but I’m faster in the air ? Will be watching your next game. Chak de fattey! #PUMADive https://t.co/E1aBdJhW3B pic.twitter.com/0W5s6LNn9X
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) October 13, 2023
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
Kohli was smooth in his response to Bolt as he replied in jest saying, “Usain paaji! Getting ready for tomorrow with a few extra 100m sprints if you’re watching.”
In 2018, Bolt had ventured aboard an Airbus Zero G plane which simulates what it is like to be in zero gravity and challenged French astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy and CEO of Novespace and French Interior designer Octave de Gaulle to a foot race that he eventually won.
Participation of Bolt in PUMA India’s ‘PUMADive’ campaign gives it a new dimension and also elevates it to newer heights.
Former star cricketers Jonty Rhodes, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina had also commented on Kohli’s diving skills last week. The playful social media banter between the athletes went viral and created a lot of buzz on the internet.
