The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 has kicked off with great fanfare, providing cricket enthusiasts worldwide with once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with the prestigious trophy ahead of the highly anticipated tournament in India.
This extensive tour, the largest of its kind, will visit a total of 18 countries, allowing one million fans to connect with the coveted silverware.
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Starting on June 27 in India, the Trophy Tour will traverse the globe, making stops in Pakistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, the United States, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, and several other nations. Cricket fans from various corners of the world will have the exhilarating chance to experience the thrill of being in the presence of this iconic trophy.
The tour commenced in a breathtaking fashion as the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy was launched into the stratosphere, reaching an astonishing altitude of 120,000 feet above the Earth.
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The trophy, attached to a specially designed stratospheric balloon, soared high and was captured in stunning 4k camera footage as it graced the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. The balloon eventually descended and made an impressive landing at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The 2023 Trophy Tour promises a host of innovative activations and events in each country, providing fans with personalized and meaningful interactions with the trophy. This extraordinary experience will create lasting memories for the fortunate one million fans who will have the chance to be a part of it.
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As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the Trophy Tour will undoubtedly heighten excitement and build anticipation for the tournament.
Beyond showcasing the global reach of cricket, this grand tour enables fans to establish a connection with the tournament’s prestigious history and legacy.
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The complete schedule of the Trophy Tour is as follows: June 27 to July 14 in India, July 15-16 in New Zealand, July 17-18 in Australia, July 19-21 in Papua New Guinea, July 22-24 in India, July 25-27 in the USA, July 28-30 in the West Indies, July 31 to August 4 in Pakistan, August 5-6 in Sri Lanka, August 7-9 in Bangladesh, August 10-11 in Kuwait, August 12-13 in Bahrain, August 14-15 in India, August 16-18 in Italy, August 19-20 in France, August 21-24 in England, August 25-26 in Malaysia, August 27-28 in Uganda, August 29-30 in Nigeria, and August 31 to September 3 in South Africa. The tour will then continue in India from September 4 onward.