Yuvraj Singh: The New Face of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh as the ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The announcement comes with just 36 days left for the commencement of the premier global T20 cricket event.
Yuvraj, renowned for his record-breaking 36 runs in a single over during the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, which India won, will be participating in a series of promotional events for the World Cup in the United States. These events include the much-awaited India versus Pakistan match in New York on 9 June.
Yuvraj Singh’s Statement
Yuvraj Singh, the champion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2007, expressed his excitement, saying, “Some of my most cherished cricketing memories are from playing at the T20 World Cup, including hitting six sixes in an over. It’s thrilling to be part of this edition, which is set to be the biggest one yet.”
He further added, “The West Indies is a fantastic place to play cricket, with the fans creating a unique vibe. Cricket is also expanding in the USA, and I’m excited to be part of that growth through the T20 World Cup.”
Yuvraj also highlighted the significance of the India-Pakistan match in New York, saying, “It’s going to be one of the biggest sporting fixtures in the world this year, so it’s a privilege to be a part of and to witness the best players in the world playing in a new stadium.”
ICC’s Statement
Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager – Marketing & Communications, expressed her delight at having Yuvraj as an ambassador. She said, “Yuvraj’s name is synonymous with the T20 World Cup, owning one of the event’s most iconic moments when he became the first player to hit six sixes in a T20 International. He joins Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt as the first ambassadors to be announced, adding to the excitement of what will be the biggest T20 World Cup ever.”
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will take place from 1-29 June, with co-hosts USA facing Canada in the opening match at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. The tournament will feature 55 matches played by 20 teams across 9 venues, with the final scheduled for 29 June in Barbados.
The historic first match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be played on 3 June between 2014 champions Sri Lanka and South Africa. Ten teams will feature across eight matches in New York. Tickets and hospitality packages to be part of a world first for cricket are available at tickets.t20worldcup.com.