MUMBAI: Global sportswear brand Adidas has announced the extension of its contract with ambassador and Indian batsman Rohit Sharma. The cricketer has been associated with the brand since 2013.

The Indian opener, who recently became the third fastest batsman along with former skipper Sourav Ganguly to have completed 8,000 runs in ODI cricket, mentioned that he is looking forward to the association saying, “I feel Adidas is the best brand for athletes I truly believe in their products and the comfort and benefit they offer me in my sport. Further, they have continuously stepped in to provide customized solutions to athletes, including me, thereby helping us overcome many injuries.”

He continued, “It is the leading sports brand and has played a key role in promoting sports at grassroots, which includes providing world-class platforms and experiences accessible to amateurs and pro-athletes. I look forward to our association going from strength to strength.”

Adidas already has on board sprinter Hima Das, hockey player Manpreet Singh and heptathlete Swapna Barman.