Usain Bolt appointed ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

Sprinting into the Future: Usain Bolt Joins Team for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024″.

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been appointed as the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies in June. With a legendary career in athletics and multiple world records in sprinting events, Bolt is expected to play a significant role in promoting the upcoming tournament. The eight-time Olympic gold medallist will even make a cameo appearance in the music video for the event’s official anthem featuring Sean Paul and Kes.

Expressing his excitement, Bolt shared, “I am thrilled to be an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Cricket has always been a beloved sport in the Caribbean, and I am honored to be part of such a prestigious tournament. I look forward to bringing my energy and enthusiasm to the World Cup and contributing to the global growth of cricket.”

Although cricket was Bolt’s first love growing up, he ended up pursuing a career in athletics after being encouraged by his high school cricket coach. However, his passion for the sport has never waned, and he maintains a close friendship with Caribbean cricket legend Chris Gayle. Bolt expressed his enthusiasm for attending West Indies matches during the World Cup, highlighting the special place of cricket in Caribbean culture.

Bolt also emphasized the significance of hosting the tournament in the USA, viewing it as a stepping stone towards cricket’s potential return to the Olympics in LA 2028. Recognizing the massive sports market in the US, Bolt sees the T20 World Cup as a valuable opportunity to showcase cricket to a broader audience and pave the way for its inclusion in future Olympic Games. Bolt concluded by expressing his admiration for Olympic achievements and his joy of standing on top of podium as a gold medalist.

With Bolt’s appointment as an ambassador for this prestigious tournament, fans around

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