Former Indian cricketer and six-hitting machine Yuvraj Singh has been named the brand ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The southpaw joins West Indies legends Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt as the ambassador for the marquee tournament. The T20 WC will kick-off in the month of June and will be co-hosted by the USA and Caribbean.
Yuvraj Singh named T20 World Cup brand ambassador
“Some of my fondest cricketing memories have come from playing at the T20 World Cup, including hitting six sixes in an over, so it’s very exciting to be part of this edition, which is set to be the biggest one yet,” Yuvraj Singh says.
“The West Indies is a great place to play cricket with the fans coming to watch creating a vibe that is completely unique to that part of the world, while cricket is also expanding in the USA and I’m excited to be part of that growth through the T20 World Cup,” he adds.
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Further, the southpaw comments on the high-octane India versus Pakistan clash in New York and says that he will be privileged to witness the contest.
“India’s clash against Pakistan in New York is going to be one of the biggest sporting fixtures in the world this year, so it’s a privilege to be a part of and to witness the best players in the world playing in a new stadium,” Yuvraj Singh said.
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be played from 1-29 June with co-hosts USA taking on Canada in the opening fixture at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. A total of 55 matches will be played by 20 teams across 9 venues, culminating in the final on 29 June in Barbados.
