Virat Kohli Look-Alike Stars in Apollo Tyres' New Campaign
Garvit Goes Viral with Team India
Garvit, who resembles the famous Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, gained significant attention on social media after a memorable interaction with the star during a training session ahead of the home ODIs against New Zealand in January. He has now been featured in a fresh campaign launched by Apollo Tyres, the primary sponsor of Team India.
Apollo Tyres Launches 'Har Safar Mein Dum Hai' Campaign
Apollo Tyres has introduced a promotional film for their campaign titled 'Har Safar Mein Dum Hai', showcasing cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Arshdeep Singh in their Indian jerseys. The film illustrates the journey of these cricketing icons from childhood to representing India on the international stage. Garvit is also featured, riding a scooter with a character depicted as his father, while carrying a cricket kit. The film is set to the iconic anthem 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' by AR Rahman and is directed by renowned filmmaker Abhinay Deo.
Celebrating the Spirit of Cricket
Devajit Saikia, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), praised the film, stating, "This film authentically captures the spirit of Indian cricket, reflecting the hard work, sacrifice, and endurance necessary to represent the nation at the highest level." Neeraj Kanwar, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Apollo Tyres Ltd, added, "This campaign embodies our belief that excellence is achieved through resilience, discipline, and consistency. 'Har Safar Mein Dum Hai' is our homage to the Indian spirit and the unwavering commitment required to excel in any field."
India's Ambitions for the T20 World Cup
Looking ahead, Team India is gearing up for the ICC T20 World Cup, where they are placed in Group A alongside rivals Pakistan, Namibia, the Netherlands, and the USA. Their campaign will kick off against the USA in Mumbai on February 7. If India successfully defends their title, they will become the first team to do so in T20 World Cup history, securing their third trophy and solidifying their status as the most successful team in the tournament.
India's T20 World Cup Squad
The squad for the T20 World Cup includes: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Rinku Singh.