Atanu Roy
Kolkata, Mar 18 (UNI) Eat healthily and have a healthy lifestyle, vouched legendary
Proteas cricketer AB de Villiers.
After being roped in for Virat Kohli's brand Wrogn as an endorser, legendary AB
de Villiers responded an email interview with UNI.
Q. You've been roped in for Virat Kohli's brand. How would you describe your
association?
AB: Wrogn is a breakaway youth casual wear brand for men and, since they've been
associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore, I've had the opportunity to shoot for
the brand and sample the clothing. I think clothing and brand values are excellent.
When I heard they were getting into activewear and wanted me to endorse it, I was
excited. Virat and I have got along well for many years, on and off the field, and it’s
great to be working with him at Wrogn
Q) How do AB manage to stay so fit?
AB: Discipline is the AB key to stay fit. Eating right and regular exercise are extremely
important. It becomes a habit. Eat healthily, have a healthy lifestyle, and it’s not difficult
at all.
Q. What effect does dressing you think to have on one’s personality and what will be
your advice to the current generation?
AB: Dressing up is a very personal thing. I think it is important to dress in a way that
makes one feel comfortable and confident. Once you’ve got this covered, your clothes
can complement your personality in a good way. Being comfortable is the most
important thing. If you’re uncomfortable in what you’re wearing, it will show. So always
pick styles that fit right, not too tight, not too loose. Then you can start mixing and
matching to let your personality shine through.
Q. Do you feel that Wrogn Active is somehow different from the other brands?
AB: Wrogn is different and I have been really interested and excited to see the early
designs. I love them. The activewear line looks very cool, and quality is exceptional.
The garments are comfortable, the fabric used is great and the styles are fashionable
and not loud. That's really important to me. And that unique Wrogn quirk, that different
way of looking at the world, sums up the whole brand personality. It is this approach,
combined with a great sense of fashion and fitness, is what sets the brand apart.
Q. Will you return to the national team and do you think you can still make it to the
WT20 squad?
AB: Let’s wait and see what happens. My focus is on the IPL at the moment and
helping RCB realise our full potential. Then we will sit down and have a look at the
rest of the year and see what is possible.
Q. AB, why you decided to stay away from international cricket?
AB: Each player must consider his own circumstances and make his own decision.
I reached a point where I wanted to see more of my wife and two young sons and
seek a reasonable balance between family and cricket. The mental and physical
demands on the leading players are massive these days, but each player must
decide what he can and can’t do.
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