Usain Bolt named Men's T20 WC ambassador

Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth and a cricketer in his youth, has been unveiled as the ambassador of the 2024 men's T20 World Cup, to be played in the West Indies and the USA in June, reports ESPNcricinfo.

"Coming from the Caribbean where cricket is a part of life, the sport has always held a special place in my heart, and I am honoured to be part of such a prestigious tournament," Bolt, who grew up playing cricket in his native Jamaica, said in an ICC statement.

"I look forward to bringing my energy and enthusiasm to the World Cup and contributing to the growth of cricket globally."

Bolt said he expects "dancing, music and high energy" in the matches in the Caribbean, and also for the World Cup to go a long way towards making the USA a bigger cricket centre than it currently is.