New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI) German sports brand Puma on Wednesday affirmed its association with India's star batter Virat Kohli.

Rejecting the reports that Kohli is considering ending its 8-year-old deal as its brand ambassador, Puma India Managing Director Karthik Balagopalan said the association still continues.

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"PUMA's relationship with Virat Kohli is long-standing and continues," Balagopalan said.

There were reports that the ace cricketer may end its association with Puma and may join Agilitas Sports as its brand ambassador.

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Agilitas Sports is an entrepreneurial venture started by Puma India's former Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly.

Puma had signed Kohli as its brand ambassador in 2017, a deal considered to be around Rs 110 crore.

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