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[Saba Sports News] The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Pakistan’s iconic all-rounder Shahid Afridi as an Ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies, starting on June 1.
Afridi, a veteran of six T20 World Cups and captain in two, led Pakistan to victory in 2009 with a Player of the Match performance in the final at Lord’s. He will participate in promotional activities and provide expert insights through guest columns.
Shahid Afridi expressed his excitement, saying, “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 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 favorite career highlights come from this stage. I’m thrilled to be part of this edition, with more teams, more matches, and even more drama. I’m particularly excited about the India v Pakistan fixture on June 9 in New York.”
Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager of Marketing and Communications, added, “Shahid Afridi, a fan favorite around the world, joins our Ambassador team alongside Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and Usain Bolt. With his experience and popularity, he will bring fans closer to the event.”
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will run from June 1-29, with co-hosts USA playing Canada in the opening match at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. A total of 55 matches will be played by 20 teams across nine venues, culminating in the final on June 29 in Barbados. The historic first match at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be on June 3 between 2014 champions Sri Lanka and South Africa, featuring 10 teams across eight matches in New York.