Sachin Tendulkar declared ‘Global Ambassador’ for ODI World Cup 2023

The biggest event in World Cricket is upon us as the ODI World Cup 2023 action is about to unfold, and the spectacle will be unprecedented. The preparations are over and now it’s time to hop on the roller coaster ride. The Apex Cricket Council has declared the Indian Great Sachin Tendulkar as the ‘Global Ambassador’ for the ODI World Cup. The World Cup will kickstart in Ahmedabad with a repeat of last edition’s nail-biting final between England and New Zealand.

Tendulkar had a stellar record in the World Cups and played a huge part in India’s World Cup winning campaign in 2011 when they last played the World Cup on home soil. It is so fitting that he will be walking out with the glittering World Cup trophy before the opening match between England and New Zealand in front of a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

“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,” Tendulkar expressed the value of the World Cup in his career.

I am excitedly looking forward to this fantastic tournament: Sachin Tendulkar

He added “With so many special teams and players set to compete hard in the World Cup here in India, I am excitedly looking forward to this fantastic tournament. 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 Apex Cricket Council is aiming to take the World Cup across the World to new audiences and to do that it has also named a legendary roster of ambassadors – West Indies legend Vivian Richards, South Africa’s AB de Villiers, England World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan, Australia’s Aaron Finch, Sri Lanka spin great Muttiah Muralitharan, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, India’s Suresh Raina and ex-captain Mithali Raj and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez.

This is going to be the biggest Men’s World Cup ever as the magnitude of the event has transcended beyond the limits. The Apex Cricket Council’s General Manager, Marketing & Communications, Claire Furlong elaborating on the decision said “It’s a real honour to have Sachin as our Global Ambassador as we celebrate the one-day game and get set for what we know is going to be the biggest Men’s Cricket World Cup ever.

He is joined by nine fellow legends of the game who will bring the fans closer to the action and we can’t wait for it all to begin.” Cricket fans around the World are ready to take a dip in the ocean of anticipation before the mega event. England will open the campaign against the Kiwis to defend their World title.