Usain Bolt. File.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on April 24 named dash legend Usain Bolt as the ambassador of the upcoming T20 World Cup to be performed in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29.
Jamaica-born Bolt had created historical past on the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing the place he gained the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races in world report occasions.
Bolt at present holds world data in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m with occasions of 9.58 secs, 19.19 secs and 36.84 secs.
Bolt was delighted about his new function as the World Cup involves his dwelling.
“I am thrilled to be an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Coming from the Caribbean where cricket is a part of life, the sport has always held a special place in my heart,” Bolt stated in an ICC media launch.
Bolt stated it is going to be large for cricket to discover a market in the USA.
“While I will be supporting West Indies at the WC, getting the sport into the US is big for cricket. It’s the biggest sports market in the world.
“The energy that we will bring for the T20 World Cup is a huge opportunity leading towards cricket’s inclusion in the LA Olympics in 2028,” he stated.
As an ambassador, 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 Executive Officer, Geoff Allardice stated: “Usain Bolt is a global icon, we are thrilled to have him on board as an Ambassador for the T20 World Cup. His passion for cricket is well known, making him the perfect fit for this role.”