Imran Khan, Arindan Bhattacharja among five players who left North East United FC
NEW DELHI, June 26 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side North East United announced on Monday that the club has parted ways with five first-team players: Imran Khan, Arindan Bhattacharja, Gul Jinder Kumar, Provat Lakla and Masur Sharif.
This was achieved after securing the trophy to a custom-made stratospheric balloon, and a 4k camera was used to capture some stunning photos of the trophy at the edge of Earth’s atmosphere.
According to the ICC, the 2023 Trophy Tour will be the largest yet, giving fans the opportunity to connect with the coveted trophy in various countries and cities around the globe.
From June 27, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy will travel to 18 countries around the world, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, the United States, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, the United States and host India.
Cricket 2023, the first full-scale trophy tour since 2019, will offer cricket fans around the world the chance to relive the celebratory and carnival atmosphere of the major tournament.
Through innovative events and events in different countries, the Trophy Tour will provide millions of fans with the opportunity to personally interact with the coveted trophy.
Speaking at the launch of the Trophy Tour, ICF Chief Executive Geoff Allardys said: “The ICF Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour is the largest men’s cricket tournament ever organized by ICF. A major milestone in the countdown to the Cricket World Cup. As well as visiting some of the most iconic landmarks across the globe, the tour will see iconic silverware meet heads of state, launch community initiatives and support cricket development projects.”
“Cricket has over a billion fans and we want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to get up close and personal with this prestigious trophy held aloft by some of our sport’s greatest legends,” he added.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said: “Cricket has united India like no other sport as we prepare to host the world’s top 10 in six weeks of heart-rending cricket. There’s excitement all over the country when we have the best team.”
“As the World Cup counts down, the Trophy Tour is a fantastic opportunity for fans to get involved in the event wherever they are. The tour will be extensively touring across India and looking to inspire The community shares the excitement of cricket’s greatest event while providing the opportunity to showcase iconic venues, cities and landmarks across the country,” he added.
The trophy tour will start in India on June 27 and travel around the world before returning to the host country on September 4.