Cricket’s boundary is beyond and forever. Throughout the ages, cricket has come across several cricket greats. Former Indian player Ravi Shastri is one of them. Over 40 years, he is contributing first as a cricketer then as a coach, and now as a broadcaster. His excellence and contribution to cricket got special recognition. On August 1, Cardiff Metropolitan University honored former India captain Ravi Shastri with an Honorary Fellowship.
Big Honor For Ravi Shastri:
On Thursday, August 1, Cardiff Metropolitan University awarded former India captain Ravi Shastri an Honorary Fellowship. This honor recognized his exceptional contribution to cricket as a player, coach, and broadcaster over his 40-year career. Shastri, one of India’s greatest all-rounders and a well-known commentator.
He has a cricketing connection to Cardiff. He played for Glamorgan from 1987 for four years and won the leading six-hitter award in the Sunday League in 1988. The award ceremony was held at Sophia Gardens, the home ground of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, where Shastri played in the late 1980s.
Ravi Shastri began his cricket career with the Indian national team, playing from 1981 to 1992. He was a key player in India’s historic World Cup win in 1983, which cemented his place in Indian cricket history. Known for his skills as a batter, bowler, and fielder, Shastri was a crucial part of the team.
One of Shastri’s notable achievements is being one of only five players in Test cricket to score 3,000 runs, take 150 wickets, and hit 10 centuries. This remarkable feat highlights his all-round abilities and significant contributions to the game.
Shastri’s Words after Receiving the Honor:
After receiving the award, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri said, “I feel humbled and honoured to be awarded a fellowship at this great institution and I look forward to building on the close relationship between Cardiff Metropolitan University and Glamorgan Cricket, which will provide so many opportunities for students in the years to come. What’s amazed me over the years and people I have met from Asia who have passed out of Cardiff Metropolitan University.”
Later he added, “I remember fondly my time spent in Cardiff. It was certainly an enjoyable time in my life and I’m forever grateful to the support of the team at Glamorgan and the wider Welsh public who supported me.”
Sheldon Hanton’s Words:
Professor Sheldon Hanton, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University, expressed his pleasure in honoring Ravi Shastri’s contributions to Cardiff and the cricketing world. He highlighted the significance of recognizing Shastri’s impact on both the university and the sport.
He said, “Loved by cricket fans throughout the world, Ravi’s journey from a celebrated cricketer to a respected coach and commentator underscores his incredible impact on Indian and international cricket.”
Later he added, “His impact and his legacy has also long been felt right here in Cardiff. We’re delighted to be able to recognise his contribution to our city and to cricket with an Honorary Fellowship, with this event marking an important milestone in our shared commitment to shaping the future of the sport.”
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