Amid the ongoing cricket season, Oakley and Meta today announced a
collaboration with cricket icon Virat Kohli as the face of Oakley Meta
Performance AI glasses in India. The partnership highlights how AI-powered
wearables bring Athletic Intelligence to
the game, supporting how athletes train, create and share moments.
As part of the collaboration, audiences will get a first-person view
into Virat Kohli’s world — from training sessions and match preparation to
behind-the-scenes moments with Oakley Meta Performances AI glasses which have
hands-free AI to help you capture the perfect cricket shot, access personalized
insights as you train and record content seamlessly in the flow of action.
Combined with hands-free capture and instant sharing, the glasses unlock a more
intuitive and responsive way to document high-performance moments, both on and
off the field. The collaboration showcases our vision of Athletic Intelligence
and how technology can seamlessly integrate into an athlete’s routine to help
them take their training and performance to the next level.
Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President India and South East Asia, Meta said,
“Performance has always been a balance of instinct and awareness, and
increasingly that is being shaped by data. With Oakley Meta performance AI
glasses, we are exploring what Athletic Intelligence can look like in practice,
where timely insights and lightweight assistance come together in a way that
supports how athletes train and stay focused. Our collaboration with Virat
Kohli reflects how technology can fit naturally into an athlete’s routine,
helping them stay present while continuing to learn from every session and
every personal record they work towards.”
“Sport is
constantly evolving, and so is the way athletes understand and elevate their
performance. At Oakley, we’ve always been focused on pushing the boundaries of
what’s possible, and with Meta, we’re bringing a new dimension to that vision.
Virat Kohli embodies the mindset we build for: focused, driven and always
pushing limits. And that’s exactly where this product belongs” says Corey
Hill, Head of Global Sports Marketing at Oakley.
Adding his perspective, Virat Kohli said, “I have always relied
on instinct, but also on understanding my game better over time. What I find useful
about Oakley Meta performance AI glasses is that they add small layers of
insight without getting in the way. Whether it is staying focused during
training or enhancing on-field awareness, it helps build consistency over time.
Over time, that can make a difference when you are working towards your next
personal record.”
Oakley Meta performance AI glasses combine performance with
intelligence, enabling hands-free photo and video capture, live streaming and
voice-enabled AI assistance. With Meta AI, users can access contextual
information in real time, making interactions more intuitive and responsive,
and enabling more seamless, in-the-moment experiences beyond traditional
screens.
The campaign will roll out in phases, beginning with the announcement
followed by a series of digital activations across platforms, spotlighting key
moments including training footage, AI-led interactions and day-in-the-life
content.
The Oakley Meta HSTN and Vanguard collections are priced starting at
INR 41,800 and INR 52,300 respectively and are available at leading optical
stores.