Nike announces Indian cricket champion Shubman Gill as the face of its global campaign for Nike Mind 001 mule and Mind 002, its first neuroscience-based footwear. Gill brings to life the mindset at the core of Nike Mind, designed to help athletes* stay present before and after competition. The two mind-altering silhouettes, scientifically shown to activate key sensory areas of the brain via underfoot stimulation, deepen an athlete’s awareness, helping ground them in their bodies and bring them back to the present moment.
“As athletes, we know how much of our performance comes down to what’s happening in our mind, just as much as our physical training”, says Shubman Gill. “Growing up, I have worn plenty of Nike gear across different stages of my sport, Nike’s commitment to innovation and quality is unmatched. It’s great to see them creating innovations that support not just the physical demands of athletes, but the mental side as well.”
“Shubman brings a mindset that defines Nike Mind – sharp, disciplined and locked in when it matters most,” said Tarundeep Singh, General Manager, Nike India. “He is an athlete who understands the power of being present, and that makes him a natural fit for this innovation. India’s athlete and sporting community continues to evolve at pace, and we love to see more and more of our athletes on the global stage.”
This is the second appearance of Shubman Gill in a Global Nike campaign in only a matter of months after he recently featured as one of the athletes in the brand’s ‘Just Do It’ campaign.
“I’m incredibly grateful for my partnership with Nike over the years. We share the same core values—authenticity, hard work, and the belief that sport has the power to inspire. I hope moments like these can help to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes to see it and believe it,” says Shubman Gill.
