World Cup Cricket Trophy has set its journey of 9 months around the world. It will go around the world starting from ICC headquarters in Dubai. ICC decided not to limit this trophy only to the country participating in World Cup but also to the other countries who are progressing in International Cricket. The 12th World Cup edition of the cricket will return to its home in England as Wales and England will host the World Cup from May 30, 2019, to July 14, 2019.
This World Cup trophy driven by Nissan is going to be the most connected trophy ever. This World Cup trophy will be taken across 5 continents connecting 21 countries and 60 cities in the process. The tour already started from 25th of August from Dubai. The trophy will go to Oman - USA- West Indies – Sri Lanka – Pakistan – Bangladesh – Nepal – India – New Zealand – Austrailia – South Africa – Kenya – Rwanda – Nigeria- France - Belgium – Netherlands and Germany. The trophy will arrive in England & Wales on 19th February 2019.
“During the nine-month journey, the Trophy Tour will travel not only to countries taking part in the tournament but for the first time will go beyond traditional cricket heartlands and connect with fans in a further 11 countries where cricket is growing including Nepal, USA, and Germany”
The trophy tour will be unique opportunities to the fans across the world where cricket is going. The fans and players can feel the trophy which will make them feel they are part of the Cricketing world and the World Cup. The trophy tour also comes with various exciting activities and performances. And also it will be an opportunity for ICC to spread the game of Cricket around the world which has been very limited till now.
For a country like Nepal, Cricket is one of the most celebrated sports and it has a huge fan following. The trophy coming to Nepal will be a unique experience for fans and the players. It will also be an inspiration to do better in Cricket and win it someday or at least get qualified for the world cup. Including Nepal, the trophy will go to other 10 countries who are not part of the World Cup for this time. The trophy will come to Nepal on 27-29 October 2019. This will be the second time the Nepalese sports lover will grace the World Cup trophy. Previously in 2014, Nepalese fans got a chance to experience FIFA World Cup trophy.
Reference: ICC
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