Hai Cricket fans you hear that right this astonishing event by ICC & BCCI of sending the ICC – ODI 2023 trophy into space was one of its kind event as this was the first time that any major sports tournaments trophy was seen in Stratospheric layer at 1,20,000 feet above the earth’s surface, it was launched in chilling temperature of -65°c. With this, we got a chance to Watch the ICC world cup 2023 Trophy in space. The pictures were clicked by 4K camera attached on balloon
The information on this was given by BCCI Secretary Jai Shah Through a Tweet.
The Landing took place in Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad world’s largest cricket stadium.
To accomplish this objective Bespoke stratospheric balloon was used. The Agency who does this is SENT INTO SPACE. This can cost an average of $250,000 to $500,000
As per News in Progress, After the meeting between Officials of BCCI and Representatives of major Cricket associations, the decision was taken to conduct matches across 12 different venues in India. There are possibilities of the final match being conducted in Narendra Modi Stadium whereas the Semifinals at Eden Garden & Wankhede Stadium in Kolkata and Mumbai respectively.
The reactions of the fans were mixed. Some Praised it and enjoyed the event whereas some showed a highly critical view. They were asking the reason for this expense instead as per their suggestions money can be used to improve other necessities.
ICC World Cup Trophy Tour 2023
This tour is going to be the biggest one to date. Where cricket fans from around the globe will get the opportunity to be connected to this event.
The tour is going to start on June 27 and this will be moving across 18 countries. Starting from the host country #India then trophy will be in different regions of the world.
ICC World Cup Trophy Tour Schedule 2023
| 27 June – 14 July | India |
| 15 – 16 July | New Zealand |
| 17 – 18 July | Australia |
| 19 – 21 July | Papua New Guinea |
| 22 – 24 July | India |
| 25 – 27 July | USA |
| 28 – 30 July | West Indies |
| 31 July – 4 August | Pakistan |
| 5 – 6 August | Sri Lanka |
| 7 – 9 August | Bangladesh |
| 10 – 11 August | Kuwait |
| 12 – 13 August | Bahrain |
| 14 – 15 August | India |
| 16 – 18 August | Italy |
| 19 – 20 August | France |
| 21 – 24 August | England |
| 25 – 26 August | Malaysia |
| 27 – 28 August | Uganda |
| 29 – 30 August | Nigeria |
| 31 August – 3 September | South Africa |
From 4 September = India.
Now if ever you are on the hot seat of KBC and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan asks you
Q) Which is the first sports trophy in space?
you can answer = It’s the ICC World Cup 2023 Trophy. Thank you for reading have a great day from team Full of Cricket.