Ahmedabad, October 3, 2023: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday that cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will serve as the ‘Global Ambassador’ for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, set to commence on Thursday in Ahmedabad, India.
Tendulkar, a cricket icon with a remarkable record of participating in six 50-over World Cups during his illustrious career, will have the honor of presenting the World Cup trophy during the opening ceremony before the inaugural match between England and New Zealand.
The cricketing maestro expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “From being a ball boy in 1987 to representing the country in six editions, World Cups have always held a special place in my heart. Winning the World Cup in 2011 is the proudest moment of my cricketing journey. With so many special teams and players set to compete hard in the World Cup here in India, I am excitedly looking forward to this fantastic tournament. Marquee events like the World Cup seed dreams in young minds; I hope this edition too inspires young girls and boys to pick up sports and represent their countries at the highest level.”
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is poised to be the largest World Cup event ever, featuring an array of cricketing legends as ICC ambassadors, including West Indies’ Vivian Richards, South Africa’s AB de Villiers, England’s Eoin Morgan, Australia’s Aaron Finch, Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, India’s Suresh Raina, ex-captain Mithali Raj, and Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez.
Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager of Marketing & Communications, expressed her delight, stating, “It’s a real honor to have Sachin as our Global Ambassador as we celebrate the one-day game and get set for what we know is going to be the biggest Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. He is joined by nine fellow legends of the game who will bring the fans closer to the action, and we can’t wait for it all to begin.”
Cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the start of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, with Tendulkar’s prominent role adding to the anticipation surrounding this prestigious tournament.
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