Sachin Tendulkar will be honoured to present the Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy during the opening match at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has proudly announced Sachin Tendulkar, India’s cricketing icon and the highest run-scorer of all time, as the global ambassador for the ODI World Cup 2023. In a grand gesture, Tendulkar will have the honour of presenting the Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy during the opening match at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, officially inaugurating the tournament.
Reflecting on this prestigious role, Sachin Tendulkar shared his excitement ahead of the opening match and revealed his deep connection with the World Cup. He mentioned, “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.”
Sachin’s record as the highest run-scorer in the ODI World Cup remains untouched, highlighting his immense contribution to the tournament’s history Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, he added, “With so many special teams and players set to compete hard in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 here in India, I am excitedly looking forward to this fantastic tournament.”
The ICC has also assembled an impressive lineup of ambassadors for this year’s Cricket World Cup, 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 versatile all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez.
These cricketing legends will play an integral role in enhancing the spectator experience, putting fans at the heart of the action. They will engage with fans through meet-and-greet sessions, share expert analysis via the ICC Online Media Zone, and attend select matches across the country, adding to the excitement of the much-anticipated World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar, in his concluding remarks, emphasized the inspirational power of marquee events like the World Cup, saying, “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 set to kick off on October 5th, featuring the defending champions England facing off against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With a total of 48 matches scheduled across 10 venues, the tournament will culminate in the final on November 19th at the world’s largest cricket stadium, promising an exhilarating cricketing spectacle.
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