New Delhi - The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday unveiled Sri Lanka's star pacer Lasith Malinga as the official ambassador for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012.
Malinga, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was selected as the event ambassador in recognition of his skills as a role model both on and off the field of play.
The cricketing icon is renowned and admired for his unique cricketing style and vibrancy and is one of the world's best Twenty20 players.
Haroon Lorgat, ICC chief executive, commenting on the event’s new ambassador, said: “It is wonderful to have Lasith Malinga as the tournament ambassador for the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Sri Lanka. Lasith is a special player and one of the most recognisable cricketers in the world."
"Whenever he runs in to bowl with his distinctive action, there is a thrill in the game. I am sure he will add to the buzz that has already surfaced and crowds will flock to see players like Lasith represent their country in the ICC World Twenty20.â€
Malinga will be the ‘face’ of the World Cup T20 Sri Lanka 2012 advertising campaign in the host nation and will promote the event globally.
The Sri Lankan pacer commenting on his new role said, “I am honoured to play a part in the first ICC World Twenty20 tournament to be hosted in Asia. As an ambassador, I hope to take the T20 message to all communities and passionate fans across the world."
"I sincerely thank the ICC for giving Sri Lanka the opportunity to host an event of this magnitude and I invite all cricket fans to show their support and unite in the spirit of the game.â€
| Other Articles: |
 |
iStream.com to bring Euro 2012 live on the internet in India (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Hockey India signs 28 domestic players for pro-league (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Russia lack the pace to be a top team: Arshavin (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Paraguay striker to play with bullet lodged in skull (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Pakistan recall rebel hockey players for Euro tour (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Oz Olympic swimmers D’Arcy and Monk apologise for gun stunt (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Norwich appoint Hughton as new coach (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
British government to boycott Euro 2012 (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Russia feared at Euro 2012: Pavlyuchenko (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Deco set for Fluminense return (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Euro 2012: Germany take on Portugal in first top clash (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Poland coach urges calm before crucial Euro opener (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Brit gymnast Louis Smith bares all for cancer charity (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Miandad calls for stringent security arrangements at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Fully clothed Kate Upton poses with shirtless Kellan Lutz in steamy beach shoot (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Shakira and boyfriend Gerard Pique buy Spanish love nest (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Malinga named ambassador of Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Bolt not undermining Asafa Powell's challenge despite another 100m win in Oslo (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Pak cricketers will have to sign tour contracts to play for country (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Kickboxing beauty queen sheds 2 stone to become Miss England finalist (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Krishna Bhupathi elated over Mahesh winning French Open mixed doubles crown (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Muhummad Ali poses with 3-year-old grandson for Louis Vuitton ad (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Angry Webber downplays 'questionable' Monaco win over 'illegal hole' in car (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Japanese sprinter poses nude for calendar to raise paralympics fund (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Bolt says 18 seconds a possibility for 200m (8th Jun, 2012) |
|
Jobs |
Blog |
Yellow Pages |
Games |
Jokes |
Chat |
e-Cards |
Astrology |
Articles |
Recipes |
Send Gifts
Today : Tuesday - May 21, 2013, 08:42am (GMT+5.5)
