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Why Mitchell Starc is not in KKR’s XI against PBKS? Shreyas Iyer reveals reason behind out-of-form pacer’s exclusion | Cricket

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Kolkata Knight Riders’ fast bowler Mitchell Starc was not a part of the side’s XI as it took on the Punjab Kings on Friday. Starc, the most expensive player in the league with a price tag of INR 24.75 crore, hasn’t had the desired performances in the season so far. In his first seven matches in the league, the left-arm pacer took six wickets but conceded at an alarming rate of 11.48. Kolkata Knight Riders’ Mitchell Starc bowls during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match (AFP) In his previous match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Starc was smashed for three sixes by Karn Sharma in the final over as the side was almost on the verge of a thrilling comeback win in Kolkata. However, Starc eventually removed the batter to secure a one-run win for the Knight Riders. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! On Friday, KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer confirmed that Starc wasn’t part of the XI, but the pacer’s poor form wasn’t the reason for his exclusion. Iyer revealed that Starc endured a cut on his finger, leading to his removal from the playing side. “Starcy got a cut on his finger in the last game, Dushmantha Chameera replaces him,” Iyer said during the toss. Starc made a return to the IPL for the first time since 2015 this year. This year’s IPL is key to many Indian and international stars due to the T20 World Cup, which succeeds almost immediately after the season. Starc, one of the regulars for Australia across all formats, would be aiming to make a quick return from injury and dish out impressive performances for the Knight Riders as the second half of the group stage continues. PBKS win toss Punjab Kings’ stand-in captain, Sam Curran, won the toss at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata and opted to bowl. Curran has been leading the side in the past few matches in the absence of opener Shikhar Dhawan, who is currently nursing an injury. PBKS had one change in their XI with Jonny Bairstow replacing fellow countryman Liam Livingstone.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CHTFJSK Tips, Live score, Win Probability & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Apr 27, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Betting Tips KL Rahul will be vital for LSG against a top class bowling unit. He scored 82 against CSK in last game at the same ground. Back him as LSG top batter. The pitch will help the spinners and Ravi Bishnoi, even though he has been ordinary at times, can play a big role. We are putting our money on Bishnoi as top wicket-taker as batters will be keen to attack him as other bowlers are hard to score off.Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a magnificent century in the last game against MI. Jaiswal is someone who can be backed for consistency now since he has already got a ton to his name. Back him as RR top batter. Yuzvendra Chahal will be the trump card at Ekana pitch thus he is our pick for top bowler for RR.Scoring fours is not easy on a sluggish pitch at the Ekana Stadium and given the big hitters in both teams, we feel a lot of sixes will be hit in the game. Back total sixes in the match to be over 15.5. Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 Lucknow Super Giants will take on Rajasthan Royals in the 44th match of the IPL 2024. The game will be played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow and will start at 7:30 PM IST on April 27. Lucknow Super Giants will be over the moon after twin wins over Chennai Super Kings. The team seems to have peaked at the right moment, with KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran picking some good form. They have five wins in eight games and need three wins in their remaining six games to qualify for the playoffs. The wins over CSK have certainly made them a strong contender to qualify for playoffs. Meanwhile, the game against RR will be a tough one for LSG. RR are flying high after seven wins in eight games. A win over LSG will make them qualify for the playoffs. The conditions in Lucknow have favoured spinners thus RR won’t feel much pressure of an away game. In Chahal and Ashwin, they have two class operators. Also, the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag make their batting look strong. Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Match Toss PredictionToss will be crucial as there could be some dew in the second innings thus chasing will get slightly easier. We expect captains to win the toss and bowl first. Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch ReportThe pitch at the Ekana Stadium is usually slow and damp. It is not the best to bat, especially against the spinners. However, in the last game against CSK, they left a bit of grass so spinners did not get much help. Maybe, it was because of the opposition they were playing. We feel LSG would once again prepare a slow pitch. A score of 160-170 has been just about par here. Lucknow Weather ReportThe temperature will range between 41 and 25 degrees. The humidity will be 21 per cent and the wind speed will be 21 km/h. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score, Win Probability & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Apr 27, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Arun Jaitley Stadium – New Delhi, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Betting Tips Rishabh Pant hit 88 not out from 43 balls in the win over Gujarat Giants in Match 40 and the skipper is our tip for Delhi Capitals’ highest run scorer against Mumbai Indians. Kuldeep Yadav is in excellent form and the left-arm wrist spinner is a strong choice for Delhi Capitals’ top wicket taker in this clash.Rohit Sharma is the only player for Mumbai Indians to have hit over 300 runs so far in the tournament and the opener is well worth backing as their highest run scorer in this game. Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless against Rajasthan Royals but is still the Purple Cap holder ahead of Friday’s game. He is our pick for Mumbai Indians’ top wicket taker against Delhi Capitals.Jasprit Bumrah took 3/21 in the game following his last wicketless match. He is a top performer and we recommend backing him to take over 1.5 wickets in this match. Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 Match 43 of the 2024 Indian Premier League sees Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians go head to head on Saturday afternoon at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Capitals have won four of nine matches so far with Mumbai Indians winning three from eight. Read on as we preview this clash. The game begins in Delhi at 15:30 local time on Saturday 27th April. Delhi Capitals came out on top of a very close but high scoring clash against Gujarat Titans earlier this week and they continue to move up the table after their disappointing start. They will fancy their chances at home but are likely to have a tough contest against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians put in a poor bowling performance in the last game and their recent form now looks much worse as a result. However, the team is packed full of world class players, many who have performed well already in the tournament and we expect them to come out on top in this match. Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Match Toss PredictionTeams batting second have a narrow advantage historically at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL matches. And with the temperature likely to be high during both innings, we predict that both skippers will approach the toss wanting to field first. Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Pitch ReportWe saw 444 runs scored and 12 wickets fall at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday evening and we expect to see another good batting surface for this match. The ball will continue to come onto the bat at a good pace throughout the afternoon so the opening bowlers will have the best chance to pick up wickets when the ball is still swinging. Delhi Weather ReportIt is going to very hot on Saturday afternoon in Delhi with the temperature unlikely to drop below 35 degrees across the match. Low humidity and a very small chance of rain is forecast. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League 2024

Rs 1 Crore Bonanza For Ranji Stars, Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI Selectors To Play Big Part: Report

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering doubling the remuneration for domestic players. According to a report in Cricbuzz, the national selection committee, led by chairman Ajit Agarkar, has been tasked by the BCCI to help them implement this idea. The sole aim of the idea is to make sure that the non-IPL players do not feel deprived. Currently, the BCCI pays Rs 60,000 per day to a player who has played more than 40 Ranji games. Similarly, players get Rs 50,000 and Rs 40,000 a day respectively for playing 21-40 matches and 20 matches, respectively. Meanwhile, the reserve players earn Rs 30,000 and 20,000 a day in the respective categories. In total, a senior player can earn upto Rs 25 lakh if his side reaches the final with others in the side making between Rs 17 lakh and Rs 22 lakh. “It is understood that different plans are under consideration but there is unanimity among all concerned in the BCCI that the fees for the domestic cricketers has to be doubled at least,” the report claimed. The report also adds that BCCI is considering increasing the scale of payment between Rs 75 lakh and Rs 1 crore if a player features in 10 Ranji Trophy matches. The players will also earn more for playing in domestic white-ball tournaments such as Vijay Hazare and Mushtaq Ali. While there is no confirmation regarding this development, the report also reveals that the changes could be made as early as next season. The move will be aimed at encouraging the domestic players to take part in the Ranji Trophy, and also maximise the earning of the domestic stars who are not featuring in the IPL. Earlier this year, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced higher match fees for those playing Test matches. Praising the announcement, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar had suggested that fees for domestic cricketers be doubled or tripled. “If the Ranji Trophy fees can be doubled or tripled, certainly there’ll be a lot more people playing the Ranji Trophy, and a lot less pullouts from the Ranji Trophy, because if the fees of playing a Ranji Trophy match are a good fee, there will be fewer people pulling out for various reasons,” the cricket legend had stated last month. Topics mentioned in this article

Ramandeep Singh Dismisses Mitchell Starc Injury Concern, Says He’s Available For Selection vs PBKS

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File photo of Mitchell Starc.© BCCI Mitchell Starc has no injury concern and is “available” for selection, Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Ramandeep Singh said even as the star pacer indulged in just light training sessions ahead of their IPL clash against Punjab Kings. The Australian cricketer, who attracted a record bid, did not have the kind of return to the league after eight years he would have hoped as he has leaked plenty of runs this season and has managed just six wickets. The left-arm quick also reportedly sustained a finger injury on his bowling hand during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Starc did not bowl at the nets in their two practice sessions ahead of their match against PBKS, while Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera was seen slogging it out, fuelling speculation that the Aussie may be “rested”. But Ramandeep said Starc was available for selection. “Yes, he’s available. It’s got to do with his workload management,” Ramandeep said. “He is a legend. Cricket is a game of time. We can’t judge him from a few matches,” he said. With Starc going through a poor patch, the bowling unit has come under pressure but Ramandeep said, “There has been no discussion on bowling.” “We just discus about execution and plan and how to improve further. We don’t’ judge someone in one or two matches.” With five wins in seven matches, KKR occupy the second spot in the 10-team table and are well placed to finish in top-two. “We are going for one game at a time. We are just focused on Punjab match, not thinking about finishing top two at the moment,” Ramandeep said. He further credited team mentor Gautam Gambhir for their consistent show this season. “Everyone has a lot of clarity. It’s only because of him the team is performing so well. He is backing everyone,” he said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

‘Get your spikes ready’: Chris Gayle challenges Usain Bolt to 100m sprint showdown. Watch viral video |

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NEW DELHI: Usain Bolt, the iconic sprint king, boasts a fervent passion for cricket. Ever since his playful moment of taking Chris Gayle‘s wicket in a friendly match years ago, Bolt’s affinity for the sport has been undeniable.Now, with the upcoming T20 World Cup set to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, Bolt has been bestowed with the prestigious title of official ambassador for the event.Recently, the ICC delighted fans with a humorous video circulating on social media. In this delightful clip, Bolt finds himself facing a lighthearted challenge from none other than Gayle himself—a showdown in a 100m race. The playful banter between these two sporting giants adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming cricket extravaganza.“Till this day, he’s still afraid of me. Doesn’t want to see me on a 100m track,” Gayle said in the video.“Of course I’m a sprinter. All Usain Bolt will be seeing is a lot of dust and the Universe Boss just going down the stretch,” Gayle further said. Later, Bolt playfully trolled Gayle with his characteristic charm and wit, “We all know Chris can’t run. We have seen him. We know Chris doesn’t do quick singles or anything. We’re not worried about Chris.”With a playful smirk, Gayle counters Bolt’s banter by labelling his statement as a ‘lie’, retorting, “That’s a big lie. I run a lot of ones, twos, threes, you name it… sometimes even fours. So Bolt, get your running spikes ready. And if you want to bring any other athlete along, you know, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell, anybody. Somebody gonna come fourth. And it’s not me!”Reflecting on their past encounter on the cricket field, Gayle reminisced about the memorable moment when he faced off against Bolt. “After the bouncer I said to myself, it’s a fun game. What am I doing? So I start smashing him. Hit him for one or two sixes and probably for a few fours. Then, eventually, I get an inside edge onto the stumps,” he said.Bolt’s ambitions extend beyond just his love for cricket. Leveraging his immense popularity, particularly in the USA, he aims to propel the T20 World Cup into the limelight on American soil. His illustrious track record as an Olympic legend, clinching three consecutive gold medals from 2008 to 2016, has firmly etched his name into the annals of sporting history.

Pakistan vs West Indies Women 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win PAK vs WI Women 1st T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Pitch Report Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Pakistan vs West Indies Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Apr 26, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : National Stadium – Karachi, Pakistan 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20 2024 Pakistan vs West Indies Women Betting Tips After a clean sweep by West Indies Women in the ODI series, the teams move on to the 5-match T20I series. The 1st T20 between Pakistan Women and West Indies Women is set to take place at National Stadium in Karachi on 26th April, starting at 8:00 PM IST.Pakistan Women faced a crushing defeat in the ODI series as they could not win even a single match. They were close to victory in the 2nd ODI but Ramharack snatched the win from them on the last ball with a boundary. The hosts do not have a good head to head record against West Indies Women but they look forward to winning a few matches and winning the series.West Indies Women side have the upper-hand after winning 3 ODIs back to back. They will play the same squad for the T20Is and with this momentum they might get to win the T20 series as well. WI-W also have a dominating head to head record against PAK-W in this format. Pakistan vs West Indies Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips After a clean sweep by West Indies Women in the ODI series, the teams move on to the 5-match T20I series. The 1st T20 between Pakistan Women and West Indies Women is set to take place at National Stadium in Karachi on 26th April, starting at 8:00 PM IST. Pakistan Women faced a crushing defeat in the ODI series as they could not win even a single match. They were close to victory in the 2nd ODI but Ramharack snatched the win from them on the last ball with a boundary. The hosts do not have a good head to head record against West Indies Women but they look forward to winning a few matches and winning the series. West Indies Women side have the upper-hand after winning 3 ODIs back to back. They will play the same squad for the T20Is and with this momentum they might get to win the T20 series as well. WI-W also have a dominating head to head record against PAK-W in this format. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Toss Prediction2 out of 3 ODIs were won by the team batting first here and these two matches were won by a huge margin which shows that the pitch slows a bit in the second innings and helps the bowlers. The toss winner is likely to choose batting first. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Pitch ReportThe team batting first has won 63% of the T20I matches at this venue. This shows that there is initial help from the surface for the batters but as the pitch deteriorates, the ball starts gripping more and helps the spinners. The average innings score will be around 125. Karachi Weather ReportThe weather report shows a sunny and clear day in Karachi on Friday. The temperature is expected to hover around 29-27°C. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs West Indies Women 1st T20 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Apr 26, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Eden Gardens – Kolkata, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Betting Tips Sunil Narine has been consistent at the top, scoring 286 runs. He has been sent as a hitter and he has done justice to the role. Back him as KKR top batter. Andre Russell bowls at death and has good variations. Teams often take him for granted so try to score off him which is not easy at all. He got three wickets in last game so back him as top KKR bowler.Ashutosh Sharma has scored just over 150 runs for the team but he has scored runs against all odds and when the chips were down. He could be promoted up the order and thus could be backed as PBKS top batter. Kagiso Rabada has taken 10 wickets this season and is PBKS’ best bowler. Back him as top bowler.KKR have been in ruthless form and have hit plenty of sixes this season. From Narine to Russell, players like to deal in sixes. Back KKR to score more than 10.5 sixes in the match Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 Kolkata Knight Riders will host Punjab Kings in match number 42 of the IPL 2024. The game will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and will start at 7:30 PM IST on April 26. KKR have been a real force in IPL 2024. The team has played seven games, winning five and losing just two. They are comfortably placed at second position in the points table. KKR just need three wins in the remaining seven games to qualify for the playoffs. The real positive for KKR this season has been their positive attitude and intent. The team has been ruthless and decimated teams with their aggressive stroke play. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have been extremely poor. Barring Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, none of the team’s batters have performed, resulting in the shambolic show. PBKS need to win all their remaining games to qualify for the playoffs thus chances of them reaching the playoffs are grim. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Toss PredictionToss at the Eden Gardens is crucial as teams often tend to chase at this venue as it is a small ground and defending is not easy. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Pitch ReportThe wicket at the Eden Gardens is tailor-made for batters. Over 420 runs were scored in the last game here. It is very difficult to stop runs here thus we could be in for a high scoring game. 200 should be a par score here. Kolkata Weather ReportThe temperature will be high at around 30 degrees. The humidity will be 41 per cent and wind speed will be 29 km/h. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Indian Premier League 2024

Pat Cummins’ favourite memory of Virat Kohli won’t make Indian fans happy | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins will face off once again in IPL 2024 on Thursday when Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, and while the camaraderie between two champion cricketers was evident during a joint training session, Cummins didn’t miss a chance to be a little cheeky when he was asked about his favourite memory of Kohli. IPL 2024: Results | Points Table In the ‘Captains Speak’ segment of a Star Sports show, Cummins, who also led Australia to the 2023 ODI World Cup triumph, was asked a few questions about Kohli as the two gear up for another match-up. “Someone who has played so much cricket, I admire him for how much he gets up for every game and gets into the contest, whether he is batting or in the field. He plays 100 days a year and he’s up for every single of those games,” Cummins said. Interestingly, Kohli was bowled by Cummins for 54 in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, which proved to be one of the game-changing moments of the title clash that Australia went on to win by six wickets. It was Australia’s record-extending sixth ODI World Cup triumph. WATCH VIDEO Possibly with that dismissal at the back of his mind, Cummins chose to be cheeky in his reply to another question.“My favourite memory of Virat? Can I say when I get him out?,” he said, and followed it up with a smile.ALSO READ: How to watch IPL in Canada In RCB’s earlier match against the Sunrisers in this IPL season, Kohli scored 42. The game saw SRH scoring IPL’s highest ever total as they put up a gigantic 287 for 3 on the board. RCB made a match of it in run-chase but ended up short (262 for 7) and lost by 25 runs. Kohli currently leads the Orange Cap standings with his tally of 379 runs in 8 matches, including one hundred and two fifties. He averages 63.16 and has scored his runs at a strike rate of 150.39. Cummins added that while both he and Kohli are competitive on the field, they are fairly relaxed off it.“We are both super competitive. I think off the field Virat is pretty relaxed and I am (also) pretty relaxed off the field,” said the SRH skipper.

ICC ropes in Usain Bolt as T20 World Cup ambassador

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Usain Bolt. File. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The International Cricket Council (ICC) on April 24 named sprint legend Usain Bolt as the ambassador of the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29. Jamaica-born Bolt had created history at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where he won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races in world record times. Bolt currently holds world records in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m with times of 9.58 secs, 19.19 secs and 36.84 secs. Bolt was delighted about his new role as the World Cup comes to his home. “I am thrilled to be an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Coming from the Caribbean where cricket is a part of life, the sport has always held a special place in my heart,” Bolt said in an ICC media release. Bolt said it will be massive for cricket to find a market in the USA. “While I will be supporting West Indies at the WC, getting the sport into the US is big for cricket. It’s the biggest sports market in the world. “The energy that we will bring for the T20 World Cup is a huge opportunity leading towards cricket’s inclusion in the LA Olympics in 2028,” he said. As an ambassador, Bolt will play a key role in promoting the event, starting with a cameo appearance in next week’s release of the event’s official anthem alongside iconic artists Sean Paul and Kes. ICC Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Allardice said: “Usain Bolt is a global icon, we are thrilled to have him on board as an Ambassador for the T20 World Cup. His passion for cricket is well known, making him the perfect fit for this role.”