Indian cricketer Shafali Verma has signed on as a brand spokesperson for the Bank of Baroda, the bank announced via a press release on Tuesday, January 4. The Bank has struck a contract with the ace cricketer for her constantly exceptional performance in Women’s cricket for India.
Commenting on the association, Shri Sanjiv Chadha, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, “Bank of Baroda has a history of associating with ace athletes and sportspersons as its brand endorsers and being a crucial part of their journey. The Bank continuously supports the youth of the country through its various banking and non-banking initiatives and this announcement reflects the Bank’s ethos of adding value to its customer experience by choosing youth icons like Shafali to inspire them. Shafali’s personality resonates with grit, determination and dependability which reflects the Bank’s brand ideologies.”
On signing the contract Shafali Verma said, “I am humbled and proud of being associated with an institution whose legacy is more than a century old. I am extremely grateful to the Bank of Baroda for this association and for believing in my potential. I personally connect with the Bank’s forward-looking vision and its futuristic approach in all spheres of banking and technology.”
“We are extremely thankful to Bank of Baroda for their association with Shafali. Bank of Baroda has supported & is supporting some of the iconic sportspersons of India,” said Tuhin Mishra, Managing Director, Baseline Ventures, who exclusively manages Ms Shafali Verma. Further, he added, “Shafali has had an amazing start to her career & such kind of support will only propagate her to put in more effort & bring laurels for India.”
Shafali has set a number of milestones, including becoming the youngest woman cricketer to play for India in her maiden match against South Africa. Shafali has a natural connection with today’s young, particularly women, and she exudes sportsmanship on and off the court. Shafali is touted as one of the potential prospects to watch out for in Women’s Cricket. She is the youngest Indian to top any ICC list. The powerful top-order batswoman is presently representing India in all forms.
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