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• 04/26/2024
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, as the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which the USA and the West Indies will jointly host. Bolt is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and holds world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m events.

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Usain Bolt joins as an ambassador for the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup 2024 🤩https://t.co/MOlH8H8kkX

— ICC (@ICC) April 24, 2024

Bolt’s Connection to Cricket

Before his illustrious career in athletics, Bolt played cricket as a child. His coach advised him to take up track and field sports as a career, but his love for cricket remained strong.

Bolt is enthusiastic about his new role as the ambassador for the 2024 T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from June 1 to June 29. He believes the tournament will bring significant growth to cricket in the USA, which is making its first-ever appearance at an ICC event and is ranked 20th in the ICC T20I rankings.

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Bolt’s Vision for T20 World Cup and Cricket’s Growth

Bolt sees the potential for the sport’s long-term growth in the USA and its potential impact on the country’s sporting culture. He expressed confidence that if the USA embraces cricket, it will fully invest in the sport.

“America believes a lot in sport and high intensity, and for me to get into that market is big. When they follow a sport, they follow a sport properly, and they go all in. If we bring energy like I know we will for the T20 (World Cup), it is going to be wonderful,” Bolt stated.

He also emphasized the importance of cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028 after 128 years, indicating the sport’s continued global expansion and significance.

Usain Bolt’s involvement as the T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador marks a significant step in promoting the tournament and the sport of cricket worldwide. His deep connections to the sport and his global appeal are expected to draw attention to the event and contribute to the growth of cricket in new regions. With Bolt’s support, the upcoming T20 World Cup promises to be an exciting and impactful tournament.