The International Cricket Council (ICC) included Pakistan’s iconic all-rounder Shahid Afridi in the star-studded roster of Ambassadors for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies which begins on 1 June.
Earlier ICC named Usain Bolt, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and West Indies legend Chris Gayle as their Ambassadors for the World Cup 2024.
The T20 World Cup 2024 ambassadors will feature in a range of promotional activities around the World Cup.
ICC in their announcement stated “A veteran of six T20 World Cups, two of which as captain, Afridi spearheaded Pakistan’s 2009 triumph with a Player of the Match performance in the final at Lord’s, and will feature in a range of promotional activities around the World Cup and lend expert insights to the event through a series of guest columns”.
Following the announcement, former Pakistan cricketer said “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an event that is very close to my heart. From being Player of the Tournament in the inaugural edition to lifting the trophy in 2009, some of my favourite career highlights have come from competing on this stage.
“T20 World Cups have gone from strength to strength in recent years, and I’m thrilled to be part of this edition, where we will see more teams, more matches and even more drama than ever before.
“I am particularly excited to witness the India v Pakistan fixture on 9 June. It is one of the great rivalries in sport and New York will be a fitting stage for this unmissable encounter between two great teams.”
Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager – Marketing and Communications, added: “Shahid competed in six ICC Men’s T20 World Cups, two of which as captain and delivering a Player of the Match performance when winning the trophy in 2009, so who better to join our all-star Ambassador team.
“He’s a fan favourite around the world and alongside Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle and eight-time Olympic gold-medallist Usain Bolt, will be bringing fans closer to the event ahead of what is set to be the biggest T20 World Cup ever.”
The Brand Ambassadors of this T20 World Cup 2024:
- Yuvraj Singh
- Chris Gayle
- Usain Bolt
- Shahid Afridi
