The schedule of the ODI World Cup 2023 will be announced on June 27. A day ahead of this, the World Cup trophy will be going in space. In a video uploaded by Indian Cricket Board Jay Shah, he said that the trophy unveiling will be done in outer space.
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An out-of-this-world moment for the cricketing world as the #CWC23 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. @BCCI @ICC… pic.twitter.com/wNZU6ByRI5
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 26, 2023
Indian Cricket Board 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.”
On the launch of the Trophy Tour, Apex Council Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said, “The Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour is an important milestone in the countdown to what will be the biggest 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.”
