The ICC ODI World Cup Trophy Tour start in a superb fashion as the coveted silverware became the first official sporting trophies to be sent to space.
As World Cup Trophy launch into the stratosphere, 120,000 feet above the earth, the trophy land at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The feat was achieve with the World Cup Trophy attach to a bespoke stratospheric balloon.
The trip to space sets the stage for the biggest ICC men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour ever, counting down to the World Cup being play around India in October and November 2023.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour begins on 27th June 2023 in India and the cup will travel around the globe and then return to the host nation on 4th September 2023, an ICC release said.
The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour will be the biggest by far, giving the fans a chance to connect with the coveted piece of silverware in various countries and cities around the globe.
As innovative activations and events in different countries, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour will provide a chance to one million fans to have their own personal interactions with the coveted piece of silverware.
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ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said :
“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”.
“Cricket has more than a billion fans and we want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to get up close to this famous trophy that has been held aloft by some of the greatest legends of our sport.”
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said :
“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”.
“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.”
This launch was achieve after the trophy was attach to a bespoke stratospheric balloon, and some stunning shots were capture of the trophy sitting on the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere from 4K cameras.
The 2023 edition of the Trophy Tour will be the biggest by far, giving the fans a chance to connect with the coveted piece of silverware in various countries and cities around the globe.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy will travel to 18 countries around the world, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, USA, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, the United States of America and then in India.
The first full-scale Trophy Tour since 2019, the 2023 edition will provide cricket fans around the globe with a chance to recreate the celebratory and carnival atmosphere witness during 2023 World Cup.
As innovative activations and events in different countries, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour will provide a chance to one million fans to have their own personal interactions with the coveted piece of silverware.
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Full Schedule of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy
- 27th June to 14th July: India
- 15th to 16th July: New Zealand
- 17th to 18th July: Australia
- 19th to 21st July: Papua New Guinea
- 22nd to 24th July: India
- 25th to 27th July: USA
- 28th to 30th July: West Indies
- 31st July to 4th August: Pakistan
- 5th to 6th August: Sri Lanka
- 7th to 9th August: Bangladesh
- 10th to 11th August: Kuwait
- 12th to 13th August: Bahrain
- 14th to 15th August: India
- 16th to 18th August: Italy
- 19th to 20th August: France
- 21st to 24th August: England
- 25th to 26th August: Malaysia
- 27th to 28th August: Uganda
- 29th to 30th August: Nigeria
- 31st August to 3rd September: South Africa
- From 4th September: India
