Retired Test cricketer Adam Gilchrist will be playing for the University of Wollongong. The master batsman will tour India as an ambassador for the University of Wollongong and its Innovation Campus.

Gilchrist visited India last September to promote opportunities for Indian information and communications technology (ICT) companies.

Meetings are being conducted in India this month jointly by Gilchrist and the University’s Vice-Principal (Administration) Chris Grange. They will meet top industry leaders in Chennai on 24 October, Pune on 26 October, Mumbai on 27 October and Delhi on 28 October.

IT Innovation centre in Australia at the Innovation Campus will be established jointly by Gilchrist, UOW and Chief executive officer of India’s International ICT companies.

Speaking on this UOW’s Director of Corporate Relations, Craig Peden said, “On the back of the first visit, we have reached agreement with one Indian company and are in advanced discussions with a number of other ICT organisations who see distinct advantages in establishing future Australian operations at the Innovation Campus. They know that if they are to succeed in Australia, they need local knowledge and expertise. “They are looking to Wollongong because the University can offer a steady source of well-trained graduates, research and development partnerships and a modern campus environment.”

Peden was all praise for Gilchrist who added, “Adam’s first year as our ambassador has been a great success, so we are delighted that he has agreed to continue in the role.”

Gilchrist said that the visit was very impressive and he was happy to see the interest shown by the Indian Corporate leaders in opportunities at the Innovation Campus.

Gilchrist said, “The Innovation Campus reminds me so much of the new technology-based developments I have seen in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad, so I was able to assure Indian companies looking for an Australian base that they would feel right at home there.”