Universe Boss makes Florida connect for T20 World Cup

FORMER WEST Indies batting superstar Chris Gayle, as ICC T20 World Cup ambassador, has teamed up with organisers in Florida and Lauderhill Commissioner Denise Grant.

Grant is elated that Broward was selected as one of the host cities and is excited to be working with Gayle, who is bringing star power to the promotion of the tournament.

As a Jamaican, who was born in Manchester and migrated to the United States at age nine, she is also excited about having Gayle as ambassador for the tournament.

Grant, who will be running for mayor of Lauderhill in November 2024, met Gayle through his publicist Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards, who arranged for the ‘Universe Boss’ to attend a gala in honour of former West Indian batsman Lawrence Rowe in Fort Lauderdale.

“I am delighted to welcome World Cup Cricket to Lauderhill and Broward County in June 2024. Chris Gayle, a cricket legend, is the perfect ambassador for this prestigious event. His dedication to excellence and impressive track record make him an ideal representative. Gayle exemplifies the core values of cricket, embodying the spirit of the game through his conduct and performance. I am honoured to have him serve as the ambassador for World Cup Cricket 2024,” Commissioner Grant said.

“This prestigious international sporting event will bring unprecedented attention and traction to our community, showcasing Lauderhill as a vibrant and dynamic destination city. The economic impact will be significant, with an influx of visitors and cricket fans from around the world injecting millions of dollars into our local businesses, hotels, and restaurants,” Grant added.

“I really feel like the Universe Boss is helping cricket to crack the USA market by being an ambassador for the T20 World Cup tournament this summer,” Gayle said.

“Sold-out matches are expected and recently we launched the trophy tour at the Empire State Building in New York. I’m grateful to the ICC for selecting me as ambassador and to my team in Jamaica, at Triple Century, Camar Flava and Contractor for keeping my brand at a high standard. I would also like to thank the commissioner of city of Lauderhill Denise Grant for her role in bringing the T20 World Cup tournament to America this year.”

ICC T20 World Cup matches will be played in Broward County on the following dates: June 11, 14, 15 and 16.