DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) named former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 ambassador on Wednesday.
Sarfaraz joined the elusive list of ambassadors for the mega-event, including India’s Shikhar Dhawan, New Zealand’s Tim Southee and Australia’s Shane Watson.
“With a week to go until the first ball is bowled in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the lineup of Event Ambassadors that will feature to add to the fan experience,” ICC stated in a press release.
“Pakistan’s 2017 winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed features in an all-star cast that also boasts two-time champion, Australia’s Shane Watson, Player of the Series in India’s 2013 trophy-winning campaign, Shikhar Dhawan, and New Zealand’s legendary fast bowler, Tim Southee.
“With a wealth of experience in the Champions Trophy, over the course of the coming weeks, the lineup will provide fans with unrivalled insights into the competition through guest columns and match attendance, sharing their thoughts on what promises to be a thrilling event, where the world’s best eight teams will compete for the iconic white jackets.”
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Sarfaraz Ahmed shared that wearing the iconic white jacket after winning the Champions Trophy 2017 was special.
“I will never forget how special it felt to don the white jackets and lift the trophy aloft as Pakistan captain back in 2017,” said Sarfaraz.
“Seeing the nation get behind us and celebrate that success is also something that’s very close to my heart, so I am delighted to see the competition return to the cricket calendar and see my country given the opportunity to host such a special event.
“The format means that every game is so important, and I can’t wait to play my part as an Ambassador and witness the tournament first-hand.”
Meanwhile, Shikhar Dhawan expressed his excitement to be part of the Champions Trophy 2025 as an ambassador.
“It is such a special feeling to be part of a Champions Trophy, and to be given the opportunity to enjoy the upcoming edition as an Ambassador is an honour,” Dhawan stated.
“Over the next few weeks, we’ll see the best sides in the world competing for the white jackets knowing that one mistake or one loss could spell the end of their hopes.
“It’s the ultimate competition where it’s all on the line, and that is what makes it such a thrilling spectacle.”
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