Out Of The World! ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Unveiled At 120,000 Feet Above Earth

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The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 began in a spectacular fashion after getting launched in the earth's stratosphere.

Before giving the unique opportunity to fans to interact, ahead of the marquee event in India after three months, the coveted trophy made a stunning landing from 120,000 feet above the earth to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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The 2023 edition of the Trophy Tour will be the biggest by far, giving the fans a chance to connect with the coveted piece of silverware in various countries and cities around the globe.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah tweeted the video of the unveiling of the ICC Trophy from space before it descended upon Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 100-day countdown of the mega event will begin on Tuesday (June 27).

Starting on June 27, the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy will travel to 18 countries around the world, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, USA, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, the United States of America and the host country India.

On the launch of the Trophy Tour, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said, "The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour is an important milestone in the countdown to what will be the biggest ICC 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."

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah added, "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."