MUMBAI: Cricket sensation Virat Kohli will be singing for AR Rahman for the first time. During the launch of the official anthem of Premier Futsal, Kohli, who is the brand ambassador, announced the news. Rahman was also present during the declaration.

“I’m under more pressure than on the field as I’m sitting next to a person I hugely admire. Many of my childhood memories have a connection to the tunes of this man. I know how to prepare for cricket, but I have no clue about a recording session,” the cricketer told the media.

The official anthem of Premier Futsal titled ‘Naamhai Futsal’ will be released with a video featuring the cricketer in a couple of weeks. “We’ve been working on the song for a week. Virat’s portion will be a rap… I will make it easier for him,” said AR Rahman.

Futsal is a game new to India and is a faster form of football played by five-member teams indoors. The Premier Futsal will set in motion from mid July and feature eight teams from across the nation. It is promoted by Xavier Britto of Indev Group.

Virat Kohli shared this post on his twitter page:

An honor to have spent some time with the legend, Mr. @arrahman. Genius at work & epitome of humility. Thank You Sir pic.twitter.com/SQOn8JxqVu

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 6, 2016