ICC launches CWC Trophy Tour ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup in India

The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 has been launched on a large scale, with followers given a possibility to work together with the trophy through the three-month-long tour. The 2023 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in October and November.

As a part of the tour, the trophy was launched 12000 ft above the earth utilizing a balloon earlier than it made a touchdown on the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Starting on June 27, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy will journey to 18 nations around the globe, together with Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, USA, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, the United States of America and the host nation India. 

On the launch of the Trophy Tour, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice mentioned, “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.”

“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.”

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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah added, “Cricket unites India like no other sport and excitement is building across the country as we prepare to host the 10 best teams in the world over six weeks of heart-stopping cricket.”

“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.”

The tour will start in India on June 27 and journey across the globe earlier than heading again to the host nation on September 4.