New Delhi: Before the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India this year, its trophy tour was started on a large scale. The tour began on a grand note when the trophy was launched into the stratosphere one lakh 20 thousand feet above the earth before a spectacular landing at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The trophy was attached to a special stratospheric balloon and cameras captured some stunning pictures of the trophy at the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. The 2023 tour of the trophy will be its biggest ever with fans getting a chance to connect with the iconic trophy in different countries and cities across the globe.
According to the ICC release, from June 27, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy will travel to 18 countries including host India, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, America, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, and America. One million fans will get to interact with the trophy through innovative activities and events across countries during the tour.
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardyce said, “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour marks an important milestone in the countdown to the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. On this tour, the trophy will interact with heads of state, launch community initiatives and support cricket development programs in addition to visiting some of the most iconic venues around the world.
Jay Shah, Secretary, of the Board of Cricket in India (BCCI) said, “No sport unites India like cricket and excitement is building across the country as we bring together the 10 best teams in the world for six weeks of heart-pounding cricket. Preparing to host.
“With the countdown to the World Cup approaching, the Trophy Tour is a great opportunity for fans to be a part of the event, wherever they are. The tour will take place largely in India. Will provide an opportunity to showcase iconic places, cities, and landmarks across the country.
The trophy tour will begin in India on June 27 and after traveling around the world, the trophy will return to the host nation on September 4.
Full schedule of the Trophy Tour:
27 June – 14 July: India
15 – 16 July: New Zealand
17 – 18 July: Australia
19 – 21 July: Papua New Guinea
22 – 24 July: India
25 – 27 July: USA
28 – 30 July: West Indies
31 July – 4 August: Pakistan
5 – 6 August: Sri Lanka
7 – 9 August: Bangladesh
10 – 11 August: Kuwait
12 – 13 August: Bahrain
14 – 15 August: India
16 – 18 August: Italy
19 – 20 August: France
21 – 24 August: England
25 – 26 August: Malaysia
27 – 28 August: Uganda
29 – 30 August: Nigeria
31 August – 3 September: South Africa
From 4 September: India
