Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been announced as the brand ambassador of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, commences from first June in the USA and the Caribbeans.

Shahid Afridi 
Shahid Afridi now has joined the legendary group of Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle and fastest man on the earth - Usain Bolt as the list of brand ambassadors of the showpiece event. Afridi played a pivotal role in their journey to the final in the inaugural tournament in 2007 and their triumph in the 2009 edition.

The former Pakistan captain cherished his memories of the T20 World Cup and expressed his elation at joining the upcoming edition as a tournament ambassador.

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an event that is very close to my heart,” said Afridi. “From being Player of the Tournament in the inaugural edition to lifting the trophy in 2009, some of my favourite career highlights have come from competing on this stage.

“T20 World Cups have gone from strength to strength in recent years, and I’m thrilled to be part of this edition, where we will see more teams, more matches and even more drama than ever before.

“I am particularly excited to witness the India v Pakistan fixture on 9 June. It is one of the great rivalries in sport and New York will be a fitting stage for this unmissable encounter between two great teams.”