Dubai, The Worldwide Cricket Council on Wednesday named dash legend Usain Bolt because the ambassador of the upcoming T20 World Cup to be performed within the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29.
Jamaica-born Bolt had created historical past on the 2008 Olympic Video games in Beijing the place he gained the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races in world file instances.
Bolt at present holds world information within the 100m, 200m and 4x100m with instances of 9.58 secs, 19.19 secs and 36.84 secs.
Bolt was delighted about his new function because the World Cup involves his dwelling.
“I’m thrilled to be an envoy for the upcoming ICC Males's T20 World Cup. Coming from the Caribbean the place cricket is part of life, the game has at all times held a particular place in my coronary heart,” Bolt mentioned in an ICC media launch.
Bolt mentioned it is going to be huge for cricket to discover a market within the USA.
“Whereas I might be supporting West Indies on the WC, getting the game into the US is huge for cricket. It's the largest sports activities market on this planet.
“The vitality that we’ll deliver for the T20 World Cup is a big alternative main in the direction of cricket's inclusion within the LA Olympics in 2028,” he mentioned.
As an envoy, Bolt will play a key function in selling the occasion, beginning with a cameo look in subsequent week's launch of the occasion's official anthem alongside iconic artists Sean Paul and Kes.
ICC Chief Govt Officer, Geoff Allardice mentioned: “Usain Bolt is a worldwide icon, we’re thrilled to have him on board as an Ambassador for the T20 World Cup. His ardour for cricket is well-known, making him the proper match for this function.”
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