Introduction
Suryakumar Yadav, an Indian cricketer, has been signed by GLS University as its official brand ambassador in order to promote the excellence of both education and sports. The aim of the partnership is to motivate students by outlining certain values such as ambition, adaptability, and resilience, that the university determines align with its own vision and career for fostering leaders.
The energetic spirit of Surya Kumar Yadav meets the vision of GLS University
Within India, Cricket is akin to a religion and is also considered the finest field to display your brand. Thus, Surya Kumar Yadav is also associated with several brands. Most recently, one of the most progressive educational institutions in Ahmedabad, GLS University, announced on September 11, 2025, that Suryakumar Yadav, an Indian sensation, has joined hands as their Official brand ambassador.
This landmark association signifies a robust future together of excellence in sports and education, which will motivate numerous people throughout India. This partnership will stand as a tribute to the novel thinking required within the Indian education system. This signing of the brand perfectly depicts the merger between education and cricket. The vision of the University is to motivate the upcoming generation to think beyond the limits, much like Surya Kumar’s batting style, which knows no bounds.
Aim behind the partnership
Collaboration goals: The partnership aims to spread the message of inspiration, leadership, and excellence through the combined power of sports and education.
Alignment of values: The University preferred Suryakumar Yadav, known as Mr. 360 for his innovative batting style, as his qualities of spirit, compliance, and aspiration align with the university’s vision for its students.
Inspirational message: According to University officials, Yadav’s transformation from a cricketer to a symbol of determination and faith embodies the ambition they seek to instill in their students.
Upcoming activities: The university and Yadav will collaborate to promote their shared values by leveraging sports and education to develop future leaders.
Perspective of Surya Kumar Yadav and the President of GLS University
- Surya Kumar Yadav, who is represented by RISE Worldwide, stated that he is thrilled to be linked with the University, since it is a university that shapes innumerable futures over the decades.
- He also said that what excites him is their inheritance, which blends with New Thinking, empowering students to think outside the box and come up with their own opinions.
- In the words of Surya Kumar Yadav, both sports and education teach us courage, focus, and discipline to take risks, along with values that play a major role in every aspect of life for achieving success.
- By welcoming Surya Kumar Yadav, the President of GLS University, Sudhir Nanavati stated that he is more than just a cricketer; rather, he is a motivation for ways to convert dreams into milestones. That is the ambition we seek from every GLS student to carry forward.
- At the same time, Founder and Director of Zero Gravity Communications, Khushboo Solanki Sharma, stated that when value aligns, impact follows. The campaign of GLS University, ‘University of New Thinking’, found the ideal idiom in Surya Kumar Yadav. His leadership, consistency, and fearless play reflect the Indian team for the Asia Cup. It is considered to be a proud moment to view this partnership aligns at both national and academic levels, by providing the University the visibility that it truly deserves.
About GLS University:
Established in 2015 under the Gujarat Private University Act, GLS University is built on the legacy of the Gujarat Law Society (est. 1927), one of the most respected and oldest educational institutions in the state. Furthermore, with a curriculum design as per the NEP-2020, industry-aligned programs and modern infrastructure, the University has evolved as a hub for skill-based education, holistic learning, and innovation.
Moreover, through flexible dual-degree pathways and corporate apprenticeship programs, the University ensures that students are well-equipped and well-trained for international prospects. Thus, it is determined to be a dynamic campus of Ahmedabad which offers recreational services along with the state-of-the-art learning, by developing a setting where creativity, sports as well as knowledge thrive together. It also encourages students to tackle real-world challenges.
About Surya Kumar Yadav:
Presently, one of the most exciting cricketers across the world. The T20I captain of India, Surya Kumar Yadav, has redefined modern batting with his courageous strategy. Moreover, positioned among the top T20 batsmen throughout the world, along with a winner of a number of ICC awards, Surya represents the spirit of the new India, that is world-class, ambitious, and bold.
The partnership strengthens three tactical pillars of GLS University for the next decade
- Enhancing skills-based learning with practical training and industry partnerships.
- Extending international reach via global collaborations and exposure.
- Addressing the needs of society with impactful research as well as education.
Therefore, the tie-up with Yadav outlines the vision of GLS University to combine tradition with modernity and motivate students to break limitations.
However, along with GLS, Surya Kumar Yadav has also become a brand ambassador of other brands like Skyscanner and Adidas in 2025. Furthermore, other notable partnerships include Men of Platinum, Lenskart, JioCineMa, Dream11, GenX Innerwear, Moha, UrbanGuru, Unischolars, and Seagram’s Royal Stag.
His innovative playing strategies has made her to become the brand ambassador of various well-known brands and it is aimed that the students of GLS University will learn innovative things from him.
