Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been entrusted with a significant responsibility by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday. He has been appointed as a brand ambassador by the ICC for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka next year.
Sports News: Big news has emerged regarding the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to take place next year in the cricketing world. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday appointed former Indian captain Rohit Sharma as the brand ambassador for this tournament. This announcement was made by ICC President Jay Shah on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Jay Shah wrote, "I am proud to announce that Rohit Sharma is the tournament ambassador for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka."
Presence of Stalwarts at the Event
The schedule for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 was also released on Tuesday. Several legendary cricketing personalities attended this event. These included Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, current Indian T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav, former Indian captain and now tournament ambassador Rohit Sharma, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas, Secretary Devjit Saikia, and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla.
On this occasion, ICC President Jay Shah informed that the tournament will be played between 20 teams and will be hosted in India and Sri Lanka. This tournament will prove to be a major opportunity for cricket enthusiasts worldwide, generating excitement and thrill.
Matches to be Held at Eight Venues
According to the ICC, the matches for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at a total of eight venues, including 5 in India and 3 in Sri Lanka. The cities and stadiums hosting matches in India are as follows:
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Ahmedabad
- Matches in Sri Lanka will be held at:
- Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium and SSC Sports Club)
- Kandy (Pallekele International Stadium)
This tournament will be a thrilling experience for local cricket fans and a major attraction for international audiences. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has led Team India to numerous achievements during his captaincy, and his appointment as a brand ambassador by the ICC is considered a significant step for his cricketing career and global recognition.
Rohit's new role will involve promoting the tournament, participating in various events, and engaging in media activities. His experience and cricketing reputation are expected to boost excitement for the tournament among both fans and players.
