Sports have long held the power to bridge cultural divides and foster international understanding: Masood Khan
Pakistan is set to face the United States in its first match of the T20i World Cup.
“The game of cricket has finally made its place in America, a significant step towards global recognition for a sport already popular across other continents,” said the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States.
Team Pakistan will be starting its World Cup campaign against the talented hosts, the United States at Grand Prairie Stadium, in Dallas Texas where a large crowd is expected to cheer for both teams.
The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is being played from June 1 to 29 in the U.S. and West Indies. The U.S. will host 16 of the 55 matches in the tournament while the rest of the tournament will be played in West Indies.
A total of three venues in the United States and six in the Caribbean will be used for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Ambassador Masood Khan has arrived in Dallas to witness this historic game between Pakistan and the United States. The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome, officials from the U.S. Department of State, the Pakistani Consulate in Houston, and other distinguished guests will also grace this significant occasion celebrating the strong ties between the two nations.
Highlighting the role of sports in uniting diverse cultures and enhancing diplomatic relations, Ambassador Masood, in his post on the famous social media website X (formerly Twitter), emphasized that sports serve as a bridge bringing cultures, nations, and individuals closer, and have historically been a vital tool in diplomacy. He also wished both teams for an exciting game of cricket.
Ambassador Masood Khan extended his sincere congratulations to the International Cricket Council (ICC), host nations USA and West Indies, all participating teams, and devoted fans on this monumental event in the cricketing world.
“I believe this tournament will showcase exceptional athleticism and provide an exciting experience for cricket enthusiasts worldwide,” said the Ambassador.
While the USA makes its T20i World Cup debut, Pakistan boasts a 2009 World Cup win and was the finalist in the 2022 World Cup losing the title to England.
Dallas, Texas June 6, 2024
