Afghan Cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz Signs with Indian Talent Manager Piyush Jain for Global Representation

Afghanistan’s explosive cricket talent and IPL star Rahmanullah Gurbaz has taken a strategic step off the field by signing with Indian talent and brand manager Piyush Jain. In this new partnership, Jain will exclusively represent Gurbaz across all commercial, branding, and appearance-related engagements globally.

Currently playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, Gurbaz has fast become a fan favourite, known for his fearless batting and magnetic on-field energy. His decision to align with an Indian manager underscores a focused vision which is to amplify his commercial footprint in the world’s largest cricket market. With his growing popularity across India and international leagues, this move signals a deliberate shift toward building a powerful off-field persona anchored in youth-centric, sports, fashion, and lifestyle associations.

Piyush Jain, founder of The Lettuce Co., brings over a decade of experience in talent strategy, media, and brand development. Known for his work with names like Zareen Khan, Sachiin J Joshi, Sonam Bajwa, Yusuf Pathan, Govinda, Tina Ahuja, Gajendra Verma, Shaheer Sheikh, Sonali Bendre and many others, Jain is recognised for building customised journeys that blend cultural relevance with global brand narratives. He has also been a part of World Tours like Dream Team with Stars like Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Badshah, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra, among others.

With this collaboration, Rahmanullah Gurbaz is set to expand his influence far beyond the boundary ropes. The partnership promises an exciting new chapter for the cricketer — one that positions him not just as an athlete, but as a global youth icon.