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Viral Video: New Gillette ad features Federer, Messi and... cricket

Gillette's new ad features the four-time World Player of the Year Messi and 17-time Grand Slam winner Federer in a two-and-a-half minute ad.

FP Sports|Feb 03, 2014, 23:02:53 IST

Ever thought what Lionel Messi would look like playing cricket? Or what if Roger Federer was a sumo wrestler?Gillette's new ad features the four-time World Player of the Year Messi and 17-time Grand Slam winner Federer in a two-and-a-half minute ad where both the players are shaving side by side with a new range of razors.[caption id="attachment_1372379" align="alignleft" width="380"]

YouTube screen grab of the ad.[/caption]Every razor is dedicated to a country and a swipe from it makes the sports stars feel as if they were playing a sport in which that nation has been successful.So, when it comes to India — it's quite kick-ass to see Messi in a cricket kit. Enjoy the video below.

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