ICC reveals ODI World Cup trophy in space
The World Cup Trophy Tour begins on June 27.
Board of Cricket Council in India Secretary Jay Shah tweeted that it is a unique moment for the cricket world when the Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy was unveiled in space. This is for the first time that a sports trophy was sent into space and marks a new milestone.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the ODI World Cup 2023 trophy in a very unique way. It was launched into the space stratosphere, at an altitude of 1,20,000 feet above the Earth. The temperature at that altitude was -65 degree Celsius. The trophy has been brought back to the hostcountry India and will now be taken across 18 countries. The ODI World Cup 2023 will be played between October and November.
ODI World Cup 2023 trophy landed at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium
The ODI World Cup 2023 trophy landed at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, where India will kick off their campaign against Australia on October 8.
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BCCI Secretary Jai Shah shared the video of the ODI World Cup 2023 trophy unveiling via his Twitter account. “An out-of-this-world moment for the cricketing world as the CWC 2023 trophy unveiled in space. Marks a milestone of being one of the first official sporting trophies to be sent to space. Indeed, a galactic start for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour in India,” Shah wrote.
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ODI World Cup 2023 trophy will travel to 18 countries
The World Cup Trophy Tour begins on June 27 and the trophy will travel to 18 countries around the world including Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, USA, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, and hosts India. Cricket fans will be able to gaze at the gleaming trophy through various activities on this tour.
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour will mark an important milestone. “Now wait for the biggest ICC World Cup ever is about to end. Cricket has more than a billion fans and we want as many people as possible to see this trophy closely,” Allardice said.
On the other hand, BCCI Secretary Jai Shah said Cricket connects the country more than any other sport. “There is an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the country. We look forward to hosting the six-week Cricket World Cup amongst the ten best teams in the world. The countdown to the World Cup has begun and this is the best opportunity for fans to be a part of the mega event,” he concluded.