It was announced on the evening of 18th August that the Indian Star Opener and Mumbai Indians Captain Rohit Sharma was roped into Team Oakley to be part of the list of already existing elite global athletes.As per the partnership, the Right-Hander will be sporting their eye-wear on and off the pitch.
Rohit Sharma joins the likes of Current Indian Captain Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Milind Soman Who have partnered with Oakley.
The brand has a very good establishment in Europe and other Western Parts and is gradually growing its market in India emphasizing on the importance of proper eye-wear usage and have been recently eyeing the athletes on how eye wear could improve their performance on the field.
Ben Goss, Oakley Global Brand Director commented on the partnership by saying-”Rohit Sharma is a world-class performer, an inspiration for the younger generation and an icon who has made his mark with his sporting excellence. A true game-changer, Rohit champions passion, progression, and performance – values that represent Oakley, thus making him an ideal fit to represent and lead the brand dialogue. We are excited to have him onboard and look forward to a successful association.”
Oakley has been investing in increasing its presence all over the country, as India is one of the biggest consumers of eye wear in the World and also expressed their interest in making their products available through online platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Tata Cliq. The brand has already established their offline sales through Titan Eye plus showrooms.
Rohit Sharma too expressed his happiness in joining hands with the brand and stated- “I am delighted to be associated with Oakley, a brand I have always admired. As an athlete, I believe it is imperative that we use the correct eye-wear with optimum protection and clear vision. Globally acclaimed for its innovative lens technologies, unparalleled optical clarity and unmatched stylish options, Oakley is my preferred eye-wear on and off the field.”
Rohit Sharma will be one of the first athletes from India to sport Oakley’s eye-wear with their all new Oakley Prizm™, a revolutionary lens technology, grounded in decades of research that has turned eye-wear into vital sports equipment.
This is not the first time Oakley has taken a step into the sporting World. Their roots go back well back to Delhi Marathons and Mumbai Marathons- associating as key eye-wear partners. The Brand Director also stated this is the latest stride to the brands deep-rooted commitment to sports performances in India.
"The awareness of fitness eye-wear for the active lifestyle is increasing among Indian consumers. The future is bright in the country as the number of running and cycling events have significantly increased in the past 10 years," said Sahil Jandial, deputy brand business manager, Oakley India.
Cover Credits: Oakley.com
