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The T20 World Cup 2024 commenced on Sunday (June 2) and marked a significant milestone as it is the first ICC mega event to be hosted by the United States of America (USA) alongside co-host West Indies. This edition of the tournament is unique as it features 20 teams competing on such a grand scale, providing emerging nations with the opportunity to face off against cricketing giants.
Memorable interaction between Uganda players and Australian icons
Ahead of the tournament’s commencement, a heartwarming interaction took place between the Uganda cricket team and top Australian players, including captain Mitchell Marsh and cricket great David Warner. Both teams, gearing up for their first matches in the T20 World Cup, shared a memorable moment as they exchanged pleasantries and tokens of appreciation.
During the interaction, Marsh was honoured with Uganda’s playing shirt, and both teams posed for photos together. Warner was also presented with a jersey and joined in the camaraderie with the Uganda players. This gesture exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie that transcends borders in cricket.
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Australia’s campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024
Meanwhile, the Australian cricket team will compete in various venues across the West Indies, including Antigua, Barbados, and St Lucia. Led by captain Marsh, the Men in Yellow are determined to add another World Cup title to their illustrious record, aiming to become the first team to hold every major ICC trophy in both Men’s and Women’s cricket simultaneously. They have already won the coveted trophy once in 2021. Australia’s journey in the T20 World Cup will begin with a match against Oman on Thursday (June 6) in Bridgetown. While Uganda will make their T20 World Cup debut against Afghanistan on Tuesday.
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The T20 World Cup 2024 commenced on Sunday (June 2) and marked a significant milestone as it is the first ICC mega event to be hosted by the United States of America (USA) alongside co-host West Indies. This edition of the tournament is unique as it features 20 teams competing on such a grand scale,…
