Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi is the latest addition to the roster of ambassadors for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in West Indies and USA in June. Afridi joins an elite panel of iconic names, including Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt.
Afridi played a key role in Pakistan's journey to the final of the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and their triumphant campaign in the 2009 edition at Lord's.
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Shahid Afridi, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2009 winner, said: "The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an event that is very close to my heart. From being Player of the Tournament in the inaugural edition to lifting the trophy in 2009, some of my favourite career highlights have come from competing on this stage.
"T20 World Cups have gone from strength to strength in recent years, and I’m thrilled to be part of this edition, where we will see more teams, more matches and even more drama than ever before.
"I am particularly excited to witness the India v Pakistan fixture on 9 June. It is one of the great rivalries in sport and New York will be a fitting stage for this unmissable encounter between two great teams."
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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 tournament kicks off from June 2nd onwards, with the opening match featuring co-hosts USA and Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match is scheduled for June 9 in New York.