ICC Men’s T20 World Cup takes to the skies across Australia for 50 Days-To-Go Celebrations

In Sydney, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was at Sydney Harbor as the flags of all 16 competing teams were flown over the city and its world-famous landmarks, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge.

In Western Australia, The ICC Mens T20 World Cup Trophy Tour arrived in Perth with Shane Watson bringing the Trophy to local fans via helicopter from the iconic tourist destination, Rottnest Island. Fan groups from all six teams that are guaranteed to feature across five matches in Perth marched to Perth Stadium and had the chance to get a live glimpse of the prized silverware.

A countdown clock and mural was also unveiled in Geelong, where the opening match of the T20 World Cup will be played between 2014 Champions Sri Lanka and Namibia on 16 October. The mural was painted by a local Sri Lankan artist and will remain at Kardinia Park Stadium following the completion of the T20 World Cup.

Earlier this week, additional standing room tickets were sold out to the highly anticipated India v Pakistan match at the MCG on Sunday 23 October.

Over 800,000 fans are expected to attend the T20 World Cup with children’s tickets to all Super 12 matches available for just $5, while adult tickets start from $20.

Australian cricketer and ICC Mens T20 World Cup Multicultural Ambassador Usman Khawaja said;The T20 World Cup is a massive global event and the fact that 16 teams will all be playing across Australia at the same time is very special. What Im excited to see as being a part of the T20 Champions program is the fans of all the different teams coming to the Stadiums to celebrate their heritage and passion for cricket.

While Australia are the hosts of the event, this will be a home World Cup for people of all different backgrounds no matter where they are from. We’ve seen tickets sell out for the India and Pakistan match with over 80% of those fans living here in Australia. This shows how big the opportunity is for Cricket to Engage fans of all different backgrounds to be part of the Australian Cricket family.

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said:“There is a real sense of excitement and anticipation now we are just 50 days away from the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022. Todays activities across Australia to celebrate the milestone highlight this is an event not to be missed. With all 16 teams confirmed and the finishing touches to event preparation being undertaken, I can’t wait for the Cricket to start and to see who will claim the Ultimate Prize in T20 cricket.

There are still some tickets available for certain match days so anyone who wants to witness the world’s best T20 Cricketers in a World Cup should check the ICC website to make sure they don’t miss out.”

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Local Organizing Committee CEO Michelle Enright said:With only 50 days to go until the T20 World Cup, our message is that this is a World Cup for everyone. It will be an unmissable celebration of cricket and the many different cultures that make up its extraordinary global fanbase.

World Cups have an unrivaled ability to unite the country and to inspire the next generation. With kids tickets to all Super 12 matches at just $5, we hope as many families as possible are able to come and see the Worlds best Cricketers and share in the Joy of live sport.”