Usain Bolt has risen in Jamaica playing cricket. On the other hand, like the NBA, he also follows American sports quite well. When Usain Bolt talks about the potential of cricket in the United States, it holds a separate importance.
The fastest man in the world believes that once Americans get involved in cricket, they will follow it quite well. He hopes that cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics will contribute to its growth.
It has been announced today that this former sprinter, who has won eight Olympic gold medals, will be the goodwill ambassador for the T20 World Cup to be held jointly in the United States and the West Indies in June. Bolt’s long-time friend Chris Gayle is quite excited about this.
Bolt, 37, hopes that with his enthusiasm, he can contribute to the global expansion of cricket with his vitality and enthusiasm. He said, ‘Cricket is a part of life in the Caribbean region.
It always has a special place in my heart. Being a part of such a prestigious tournament makes me honored.’ For the first time in the United States, an official cricket tournament is about to take place.
It is seen as an initiative to promote cricket. Bolt, optimistic about the future of cricket in the country, said, ‘When athletes hear about the achievements of the NBA players—how they talk about winning gold medals—they have won NBA championships, rings, but still their attitude is like, “We went to the Olympics.”
Then he added, ‘How they (the US basketball team) lost (at the 2004 Olympics) and then sent the “Redeem Team” (the name of the US team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics)—I saw a graphic that day.
How focused they were in one place, how hard they worked (to win). Winning a gold medal is so important. Everyone wants to enter the Olympics. Because it’s such a big deal. The feeling of stepping onto the podium after winning a gold medal is amazing.'”
