Ahead of the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar as the Global Ambassador for the prestigious tournament.
Tendulkar, often hailed as the "Master Blaster," who has graced six editions of the World Cup during his illustrious career, will have the honor of presenting the Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy ahead of the opening match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, thereby officially declaring the tournament open.
Expressing his excitement, Sachin Tendulkar said, "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 WC11 a proud moment'
Winning the World Cup in 2011 was the proudest moment of my cricketing journey." He further added, "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 Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, set to be the biggest in history, will also feature a star-studded lineup of ICC ambassadors, including West Indies legend Vivian Richards, South Africa's AB de Villiers, England's World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan, Australia's Aaron Finch, Sri Lanka's spin great Muttiah Muralitharan, New Zealand's Ross Taylor, India's Suresh Raina, former captain Mithali Raj, and Pakistan's all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez.
These cricket legends will play a pivotal role in enhancing the spectator experience by bringing fans closer to the game than ever before.
They will engage with fans through meet and greets and share expert analysis, which will be accessible through the ICC Online Media Zone. Additionally, they will attend select matches across the country, intensifying the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated World Cup.
ICC GM expresses enthusiasm
Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager of Marketing & Communications, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "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."
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled to kick off on October 5, featuring defending champions England taking on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
A total of 48 matches will be played across ten venues, with the final showdown set to take place on November 19 at the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Cricket enthusiasts from around the globe are eagerly awaiting the start of this epic cricketing extravaganza, with the presence of cricket legends adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.
