Harbhajan named 2017 ICC Champions Trophy's Ambassador

Dubai: With exact 50 days left for the ICC Champions Trophy, the global cricket governing body named veteran India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh as one of the eight Ambassadors for the prestigious tournament, slated to be held in England from June 1 to 18.

Other than the Turbanator, Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, Bangladesh's Habibul Bashar, England's Ian Bell, New Zealand's Shane Bond, Australia's Mike Hussey, Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka and Graeme Smith of South Africa are the other seven Ambassadors for thetournament.Commenting on the development, Harbhajan said he feels honoured on becoming the Ambassador of a global event.

"To be appointed as an Ambassador for a global event in which India will be the defending champion is one of the highs for me as a cricketer and something to be really proud of," the 36-year-old was quoted as saying by the ICC in a statement. (UNI)