Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been chosen as the ambassador for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA and West Indies. With a record-breaking athletics career and multiple world records in sprinting events, Bolt is expected to play a significant role in promoting the upcoming tournament.
Cricket has always been close to Bolt’s heart, and he expressed his excitement about being an ambassador for the sport. Although he pursued a career in athletics after being encouraged by his high school cricket coach, his passion for cricket has never wavered. He remains good friends with Caribbean cricket legend Chris Gayle and looks forward to attending West Indies matches during the World Cup.
Bolt believes that hosting the tournament in the USA is a crucial step towards cricket’s potential return to the Olympics in 2028. He sees this as an opportunity to showcase cricket to a broader audience and pave the way for its inclusion in future Olympic Games. As someone who has achieved great success on an international stage, Bolt understands the importance of pushing boundaries and exploring new opportunities.
Bolt also shared his admiration for Olympic achievements, saying that standing on the podium as a gold medalist was one of his greatest accomplishments. His experiences with Olympic sports have given him a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed at the highest level of competition, and he hopes to share that knowledge with others through his work as an ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.