• The official promo of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is out now.

  • The promo unveiled by the ICC features some prominent cricketers including India's Shubman Gill and Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi.

WATCH: Excitement builds as ICC unveils promo for T20 World Cup 2024 featuring Shubman Gill and Shaheen Afridi among others
Shubman Gill and Shaheen Afridi in the T20 World Cup 2024 promo (Image Source: Twitter)

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The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the International Cricket Council (ICC) recently released the official promo for the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2024. Scheduled to kick off on June 2, the tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with 20 nations competing for the coveted title. Among the cricketing stars featured in the promotional video are India’s young sensation Shubman Gill and Pakistan’s pace sensation Shaheen Afridi.

A unique theme and star-studded lineup

The creative and unique theme of the T20 World Cup 2024 promo has captured the imagination of fans worldwide and is making waves across the cricketing community. The video begins with a mysterious celestial event, resembling meteors or falling stars, leaving the human tribe puzzled. The promo then shows cricketing stars like Shubman and Shaheen expressing their surprise on social media platforms as shocked citizens watch them on their mobile screens, adding an element of intrigue to the storyline.

A cinematic experience

The video further takes a dramatic turn when an object collides with a car, leaving viewers in suspense. As the stunned driver steps out, it becomes apparent that the celestial event is, in fact, cricket-related. The camera then shifts to a giant screen showcasing iconic moments of sixes being smashed in past T20 World Cups, creating a cinematic experience that builds anticipation for the upcoming tournament and indicating that the celestial objects descending from space are none other than cricket balls vigorously struck by batters.

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Star power on display

The promotional video features an impressive lineup of cricketing luminaries, including Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, and Kieron Pollard, alongside the headline acts, Shubman and Shaheen. The inclusion of these global cricketing stars adds to the excitement, signalling that the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be a high-intensity affair and a six-raining event.

Here’s the video:

The hype surrounding India vs Pakistan clash in New York

It is worth mentioning that one of the most anticipated fixtures of the T20 World Cup 2024 is the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, scheduled for June 9 in New York. The recent promo of the tournament has heightened the anticipation surrounding this blockbuster encounter, with fans eagerly awaiting the showdown between two cricketing powerhouses.

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