Shahid Afridi named amongst well-known athletes as T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador

He joins India’s Yuvraj Singh, ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle, and the quickest man on Earth Usain Bolt as ambassadors for the mega occasion.

Afridi led Pakistan to T20 World Cup title in 2009 whereas additionally taking part in a key function of their run to the ultimate in 2007.

“The ICC Males’s T20 World Cup is an occasion that may be very near my coronary heart,” stated Afridi. “From being Participant of the Event within the inaugural version to lifting the trophy in 2009, a few of my favorite profession highlights have come from competing on this stage.

“T20 World Cups have gone from energy to energy in recent times, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this version, the place we are going to see extra groups, extra matches and much more drama than ever earlier than.

“I’m significantly excited to witness the India v Pakistan fixture on 9 June. It is without doubt one of the nice rivalries in sport and New York can be a becoming stage for this unmissable encounter between two nice groups.”

Afridi additionally bagged the title of Participant of the Match in each the semi-final in opposition to South Africa and within the ultimate in opposition to Sri Lanka in 2009.

“Shahid competed in six ICC Males’s T20 World Cups, two of which as captain and delivering a Participant of the Match efficiency when profitable the trophy in 2009, so who higher to affix our all-star Ambassador workforce,” the ICC Normal Supervisor Advertising and marketing and Communications, Claire Furlong, added.

“He’s a fan favorite world wide and alongside Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle and eight-time Olympic gold-medallist Usain Bolt, can be bringing followers nearer to the occasion forward of what’s set to be the most important T20 World Cup ever.”

The T20 World Cup 2024 begins on June 1 in the US and West Indies.