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ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour Takes to the Skies

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Jun 25, 2023 — 1 min read

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour has kicked off with a bang, launching 120,000 feet above the Earth on a bespoke stratospheric balloon. The stunning 4K footage captured the iconic silverware sitting on the edge of the atmosphere, where temperatures plummeted to -65°C. The tour aims to give one million fans a chance to connect with the prized trophy before the World Cup, held in India in October and November. The tour will visit 18 countries across five continents, recreating the excitement and carnival-like atmosphere synonymous with Cricket World Cups.

Key Takeaways:

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour began with a stratospheric launch, 120,000 feet above the Earth, with the trophy attached to a bespoke balloon.
The balloon crossed over 99.5% of the Earth's atmosphere, capturing stunning 4K footage of the trophy in extreme temperatures of -65°C.
The tour aims to visit over 20 cities in India and other participating countries, reaching one million fans and recreating the atmosphere of a Cricket World Cup.
The tour will visit emerging nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, and Uganda.
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice emphasized the tour's importance in the countdown to the biggest ICC Men's Cricket World Cup ever, highlighting the opportunity for fans to connect with the trophy.
The BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, emphasized the unifying power of cricket in India, highlighting the excitement building across the country ahead of the tournament.

Statistics:

The trophy will be displayed in over 20 cities in India and other participating countries.
The tour will visit 18 countries across five continents.
The balloon crossed over 99.5% of the Earth's atmosphere.
The temperatures at the peak altitude reached -65°C.
The tour aims to reach one million fans.

Sources:

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour Schedule
[Cricket World Cup Website: cricketworldcup.com](http://cricketworldcup.com)
Quote from ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice
Quote from BCCI Secretary Jay Shah
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