Audi India presented Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh with an Audi Q5 for his smashing performance in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2011. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India along with Indian cricket legend, Ravi Shastri presented Yuvraj Singh with the keys to his brand new Audi Q5.
“Yuvraj’s performance on the cricket field has made us all proud. Much like Audi, Yuvraj epitomizes success and is a reflection of Audi’s core brand values of sportiness and progressiveness,” said Perschk.“Cricket brought Audi to India long before business did. We became synonymous with the sport when Ravi Shastri was gifted the Audi 100 for his winning performance at the World Championship of Cricket in 1985. Inspired by his recent nostalgic reference to that occasion, we decided to keep the tradition alive and rekindle the fire of victory with India’s latest cricket hero, Yuvraj Singh”, he added.
“We brought the world cup home after 28 years. It is an honor to be felicitated by Audi.” said Yuvraj Singh.
Ravi Shastri, who got the country’s first ever Audi was present at this occasion. He said, “I am happy to see Audi India take this tradition forward and continue to recognize the achievement of champions in the cricketing field.