Former Australian fast bowler, Michael Kasprowicz has been re-appointed UQ’s Goodwill Ambassador to India.
Mr Kasprowicz, currently studying executive leadership at the UQ Business School, was selected partly because of his inspiring public speaking in which he draws on his successes in both playing and coaching professional cricket.
"At a time when the University is looking to deepen research relationships and expand staff and student exchange with India's top tier institutions, we are proud to have Michael continue to work with us in our student engagement endeavours," UQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International), Dr Anna Ciccarelli, said.
Mr Kasprowicz was first picked to play first-class cricket in the then Sheffield Shield competition for Queensland in 1990 while he was still in high school. He was at that point the sixth-youngest player ever selected for this competition.
He went on to play professional cricket for 19 years, finishing in 2008. He is the lead wicket-taker for Queensland and the second-highest wicket-taker in Australian domestic cricketing history.
He also spent 11 years with the Australian cricket team during a very successful time for the team in international competition.
Now a level three accredited coach, Mr Kasprowicz is also active in the media as a cricket writer and commentator, both in Australia and India, and recently worked as a commentator at the Indian Premier League.
Planning for a successful post-cricket future, he said he was considering a UQ MBA or Master of Business when he completes his executive leadership studies through UQ.
"I have picked up a lot of important knowledge from my studies and this provides a strong base for undertaking new initiatives, both with UQ International and other ventures," he said.
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