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ICC Appoints Shahid Afridi As T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has roped in former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi as the latest name on the star-studded roster of ambassadors for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and the West Indies which begins on June 1.
Afridi joins T20 stalwarts Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and eight-time Olympic gold medallist sprinter Usain Bolt in the list of ambassadors for the showpiece event.
"A veteran of six T20 World Cups, two of which as captain, Afridi spearheaded Pakistan’s 2009 triumph with a Player of the Match performance in the final at Lord’s, and will feature in a range of promotional activities around the World Cup and lend expert insights to the event through a series of guest columns," ICC said in a release.
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T20 World Cup: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has revealed that he tried to convince former teammate Sunil Narine to come out of his international retirement for next month's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA.
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Biggest Reason For Yashasvi's Success Is His Hunger, Work Ethic: Rajasthan Royals CEO
Rajasthan Royals CEO: The remarkable rise of Yashasvi Jaiswal has been scintillating to say the least, especially at the international level, and Jake Lush McCrum, the CEO of Rajasthan Royals, said the biggest reason behind the young left-handed opener’s success is his hunger, drive and work ethic.
ICC Launches All-new Anthem By Grammy-winning Composer Lorne Balfe Ahead Of T20 WC
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday launched its all-new anthem and music piece, composed and produced by renowned Grammy Award-winning film and television composer, Lorne Balfe to be played across ICC world events.
'Fraser-McGurk Asks A Lot Of Questions, Which Is Great': Warner
The Sydney Morning Herald: Veteran Australia opener David Warner believes young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk is someone who asks a lot of questions and loves the game, which keeps him in good stead. The duo will be united when Australia embark on their Men’s T20 World Cup journey – Warner in 15-member squad, while Fraser-McGurk is a traveling reserve.
T20 World Cup: Nepal's Lamichhane Denied USA Visa Over Old Rape Case
The Patan High Court: Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane is unlikely to travel to the United States of America (USA) and West Indies (WI) for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 after the US Embassy in Nepal denied him a visa over an old rape case.
Pakistan Release Hasan Ali From T20I Squad Ahead Of England Series
Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan have released right-arm fast-bowler Hasan Ali from their squad ahead of the four-match men's T20I series against England, starting in Headingley on Wednesday.
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One Day Cup: Australian pacer Riley Meredith has joined Somerset for their Vitality Blast campaign and will remain with the club at least until the quarter-final stage of the competition.
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T20 World Cup: Skipper Masaba Optimistic Uganda Will Cause Upsets
Uganda's cricket team captain Brian Masaba says his squad has the potential to cause some major upsets at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. Uganda is among 20 teams that will compete in the World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States from June 1 to 29.
Priority Is To Play For England: Jos Buttler On His Decision Of Recalling Players Early From IPL
T20 World Cup: England T20I captain Jos Buttler feels that his decision to bring back English players early from the Indian Premier League (IPL) will help them prepare better for next month's T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean. Buttler along with eight England players returned home after leaving their respective franchises last week. IPL's league stage concluded on Sunday and knockout matches started on Tuesday. Buttler, Will Jacks, Reece Topley, and Phil Salt were scheduled to play in the playoffs if they had stayed in India.
T20 World Cup: New York To Host India's Only Warm-up Match Against Bangladesh On June 1
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed that New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will host India's sole warm-up clash against Bangladesh on June 1 ahead of the T20 World Cup, which is incidentally starting on the same day.
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