International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson as the event ambassador for the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 that will bring together the world’s future cricket stars.

“It is extremely exciting to be involved again in the U-19 World Cup. I played two of them — it is the first stepping stone to playing international cricket,” said Anderson, who played in the U-19 World Cups of 2008 (in Malaysia) and 2010 (in New Zealand).

Corey Anderson, who represented New Zealand in the #U19CWC in 2008 & 2010, has been chosen as the 2018 Ambassador: https://t.co/duIOmMp1DS pic.twitter.com/kMkzTIDfcf

— ICC (@ICC) October 4, 2017

Extremely excited to be named ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018 Ambassador! Looking forward to seeing crickets future stars! @ICC #U19CWC

— Corey Anderson (@coreyanderson78) October 4, 2017

Having played in two #U19CWC events, @coreyanderson78 is excited to be involved as the 2018 Ambassador. pic.twitter.com/4KMBQl89Am

— ICC (@ICC) October 5, 2017