NEW DELHI: The ICC ODI World Cup Trophy Tour kicked off in a spectacular style because the coveted silverware turned the primary official sporting trophies to be despatched to area.
Launched into the stratosphere, 120,000 toes above the earth, the trophy landed on the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The feat was achieved with the World Cup Trophy connected to a bespoke stratospheric balloon.
The journey to area units the stage for the largest ICC males’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour ever, counting right down to the World Cup being performed throughout India in October and November.
The Trophy Tour begins on June 27 in India and the cup will journey across the globe after which return to the host nation on September 4, an ICC launch stated.
The 2023 version of the Trophy Tour would be the greatest by far, giving the followers an opportunity to attach with the coveted piece of silverware in numerous international locations and cities across the globe.
Through progressive activations and occasions in numerous international locations, the Trophy Tour will provide an opportunity to 1 million followers to have their very own private interactions with the coveted piece of silverware.
“The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour is an important milestone in the countdown to what will be the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice stated.
“This Tour will see the iconic silverware meet heads of states, launch community initiatives and support cricket development programmes in addition to visiting some of the most iconic landmarks around the globe.
“Cricket has greater than a billion followers and we need to give as many individuals as attainable the chance to rise up near this well-known trophy that has been held aloft by a few of the biggest legends of our sport.”
BCCI secretary Jay Shah added, “Cricket unites India like no different sport and pleasure is constructing throughout the nation as we put together to host the ten finest groups on this planet over six weeks of heart-stopping cricket.
“As we countdown to the World Cup, the Trophy Tour is a fantastic chance for fans to be part of the event wherever they are. The Tour will travel extensively across India and seek to inspire communities to share the excitement of cricket’s greatest spectacle, while providing an opportunity to showcase iconic venues, cities and landmarks throughout the country.”
Launched into the stratosphere, 120,000 toes above the earth, the trophy landed on the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The feat was achieved with the World Cup Trophy connected to a bespoke stratospheric balloon.
The journey to area units the stage for the largest ICC males’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour ever, counting right down to the World Cup being performed throughout India in October and November.
The Trophy Tour begins on June 27 in India and the cup will journey across the globe after which return to the host nation on September 4, an ICC launch stated.
The 2023 version of the Trophy Tour would be the greatest by far, giving the followers an opportunity to attach with the coveted piece of silverware in numerous international locations and cities across the globe.
Through progressive activations and occasions in numerous international locations, the Trophy Tour will provide an opportunity to 1 million followers to have their very own private interactions with the coveted piece of silverware.
“The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour is an important milestone in the countdown to what will be the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice stated.
“This Tour will see the iconic silverware meet heads of states, launch community initiatives and support cricket development programmes in addition to visiting some of the most iconic landmarks around the globe.
“Cricket has greater than a billion followers and we need to give as many individuals as attainable the chance to rise up near this well-known trophy that has been held aloft by a few of the biggest legends of our sport.”
BCCI secretary Jay Shah added, “Cricket unites India like no different sport and pleasure is constructing throughout the nation as we put together to host the ten finest groups on this planet over six weeks of heart-stopping cricket.
“As we countdown to the World Cup, the Trophy Tour is a fantastic chance for fans to be part of the event wherever they are. The Tour will travel extensively across India and seek to inspire communities to share the excitement of cricket’s greatest spectacle, while providing an opportunity to showcase iconic venues, cities and landmarks throughout the country.”
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com