Mumbai: Retaining its distinctive look, PUMA, the global sportlifestyle brand, is set to increase the energy significantly this cricketing season with the launch of their exclusive cricket products, the ?2013 T20 range?. After releasing the orange and red pulse boots in previous editions, PUMA is ready to Go Green with their range of equipment and Evo SPEED cricket spikes. PUMA is also the Apparel Sponsor for the SunRisers Hyderabad franchise. The newly designed kit for the refurbished team boasts a sleek silhouette and unique colours to bring a fresh look to this year?s cricketing season.

The range of T20 cricket products standout on-field in terms of colour, design and performance. The brilliantly crafted cricket range will also be worn head to toe by cricketers such as Yuvraj Singh, Manoj Tiwari, Brendon McCullum, Adam Gilchrist, Aaron Finch, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Abhimanyu Mithun and some team members of SunRisers Hyderabad during the T20 tournament.

The range is top of the line, ultra lightweight with innovative design, delivers high performance, offering maximum cushioning and support. These products are suited for professional and international cricket. Sustaining PUMA?s Sports Lifestyle positioning, the range offers a mix of style and unbeatable performance.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Mehta, MD, PUMA India said, ?A vibrant green catches the eye of the viewer. Keeping in mind that green gives a sense of order and balance, PUMA introduced the Green ?2013 T20 range? this season. PUMA is also pleased to be associated with SunRisers Hyderabad. These specialized products are designed for cricketers to allow them freedom and flexibility. We wish SunRisers Hyderabad all the best and hope for their victory! ?

The T20 product range consists of Evo Speed Cricket Spike (shoes), Pulse 5000 Bat, Pulse 6000 BP (Batting Pad), Pulse 4700 BG (Batting Glove), Pulse 5000 WK Glove (Wicket Keeping Glove) and Pulse 5000 WK Pad (Wicket Keeping Pad).

PUMA?s 2013 T20 cricket equipment and the Evo SPEED Cricket Spikes will be available on www.pumashop.in. The SunRisers Hyderabad jersey will be available at select PUMA stores in Hyderabad.

Mumbai: One of the Faastest men on wheels in the country and India?s brightest F1 prospect Armaan Ebrahim today joined the PUMA family amidst much fanfare at the PUMA Church Road store in Pune. Son of the ex-Indian F3 champion Akbar Ebrahim, Armaan Ebrahim is a motor racing prodigy who walks, talks and dreams motorsport.

At a very young age Armaan has become a name to be reckoned with in the world of motorsport. Armaan who is due to drive for Fan Force United in the 2012 Firestone Indy Lights Championship, is confident that this next step with the Indiana based team will push him forward to his ultimate goal of Formula 1 racing.

Rajiv Mehta, PUMA MD, South Asia said, "Armaan is a great addition to the PUMA family and reinforces our association with the year of speed that 2012 is for PUMA as a brand. We welcome Armaan and wish him success in his upcoming races. "

?PUMA is one of the most admired sports brands in the world that understands and appreciates sport, sportspeople and the spirit of sportsmanship. It is with great pleasure that I take my place of pride in this family; and hope that PUMA speeds me on in all my future endeavours and helps me make my country proud.? Said Armaan.

While at the store Armaan Ebrahim also flaggged off PUMA Faastest Indian challenge a hunt for India‘s Faastest to be held in 7 cities across India including Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Delhi NCR and Chandigarh who will be sent to Zurich to meet Usain Bolt.

He adds ?To be faast is the ultimate thrill to move faster than the wind leaving all else behind. The need for speed is addictive and although I do this with the help of some of the fastest cars in the world, I envy those that can race with the world powered only by their feet and this is why it is my absolute pleasure to flag off the PUMA faastest Indian Challenge here today?

The PUMA Team bid adieu to the young motor sport star by wishing him all the best for the upcoming Lights Series and hoped that he would once again do the country proud!