Karnavati University on Monday announced its long-term association with cricket legend Kapil Dev.
Karnavati University is a state private university based in Uvarsad, Gandhinagar.
As part of the association, Mr. Kapil Dev will serve as the university’s brand ambassador. At an event hosted by Karnavati University in Ahmedabad, the announcement was made ceremoniously.
Kapil Dev served as the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. As a result, he became the first Indian cricket captain to lead his team to a World Cup victory. In fact, he is the youngest captain (24 in 1983) to have led any team to a World Cup victory.
Commenting on his association with the varsity, Mr. Ritesh Hada, President, Karnavati University, said, “We, at Karnavati University, are proud to be associated with Mr. Kapil Dev, by having him as the Brand Ambassador for the varsity We welcome the cricket legend to the KU family At Karnavati University, it is our constant endeavour to complement university education with real-life experiences, real-world knowledge, field exposure and multidisciplinary learning to encourage students to strive for excellence Our association with Mr Kapil Dev will indeed reassert this commitment”
“The tale of wonders and passion and quest for perfection ingrained this cricket legend and his approach to cricket is a trait the entire country looks up to. Through this association, we hope that students here seek inspiration from Mr. Kapil Dev to strive for excellence in each of their endeavours. We are confident that our association is the foundation stone for forging a number of partnerships in the spheres of interdisciplinary learning and sports. In the longer run, we aim to take Karnavati University to the national map,” Mr Hada further added.