.jpg?20260110')
The Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF) has announced that international cricket icon Angelo Mathews will be present in Bahrain for the prestigious Trophy Unveiling Gala of the DP World ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, as part of the global Trophy Tour.
The high-profile gala evening will take place on Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 7 PM at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain, bringing together senior government officials, corporate leaders, international cricket stakeholders, and members of the cricketing fraternity.
The event is being held under the patronage of Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the General Sports Authority, reflecting Bahrain’s continued commitment to advancing sport as a pillar of national development and international engagement.
Welcoming the announcement, Mr. Mohammad Mansoor, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Bahrain Cricket Federation, stated: “It is an absolute honour for Bahrain to welcome Angelo Mathews, a global ambassador of cricket, to this historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Unveiling. His presence elevates the stature of the event and inspires more than 15,000 cricketers and fans across Bahrain, particularly our youth and grassroots players.”
Mr. Mansoor further expressed his deep gratitude to Shaikh Khalid for his visionary leadership and unwavering patronage of sports, noting that Bahrain’s inclusion in the ICC Trophy Tour reflects growing international recognition of the kingdom’s role in global cricket development.
The DP World ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour in Bahrain forms part of a three-day national celebration of cricket, fan engagement, and sports diplomacy, positioning Bahrain as a vibrant hub for international sporting events and reinforcing cricket’s powerful reach among its 2.5 billion global followers.
&uuid=(email))