ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour Concludes in India, Heads to Pakistan
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Synopsis
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour has successfully concluded in India, visiting iconic locations in Mumbai and Bengaluru. The tour now heads to Pakistan for its second leg, where it will visit ten cities ahead of the tournament scheduled from February 19 to March 9.
Key Takeaways
- Trophy Tour ended in India.
- Visited iconic sites in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
- Next stop: Pakistan with 10 cities in 14 days.
- Champions Trophy 2025 runs from February 19 to March 9.
- Excitement builds for the opening match against New Zealand.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (NationPress) The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour has successfully wrapped up its journey in India, after making remarkable appearances at numerous iconic sites in Mumbai and Bengaluru. This Trophy Tour has visited all eight participating nations throughout its global expedition, and with the end of its Indian leg, it has now reached its concluding destination in Pakistan.
Scheduled to take place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9, the Champions Trophy 2025 is generating significant excitement.
The Trophy Tour kicked off with great enthusiasm in Mumbai, where the trophy graced the city's most famous landmarks, including Wankhede Stadium, Shivaji Park, the Gateway of India, Carter Road, historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Bandstand, and other celebrated venues.
Fans were delighted to catch a glimpse of the prestigious trophy as it traversed the lively streets of Mumbai, with many eager supporters capturing memorable moments through photographs and selfies.
A standout moment during the Mumbai leg was the trophy's presence at the Wankhede Stadium's 50th anniversary celebration on January 19. This event featured India captain Rohit Sharma alongside former captains Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, and ICC Hall of Famers Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Diana Edulji.
The Trophy Tour subsequently moved to Bengaluru, where the Nexus Shantiniketan Mall hosted the Trophy Carnival, attracting cricket fans from all over the city.
During its time in Bengaluru, the trophy visited beloved landmarks such as Bengaluru Palace, Freedom Park, KR Market, Town Hall, St. Mary's Basilica, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Church Street, and Vidyarthi Bhavan. Fans in Bengaluru had the chance to see the trophy up close, boosting the anticipation for the upcoming tournament.
After its dazzling journey around the globe with a stop in India, the glittering trophy has commenced its second leg of the Pakistan tour, beginning with a visit to Sheikhupura’s Hiran Minar complex. This leg will see the trophy visiting ten different cities across Pakistan in a span of 14 days.
The worldwide trophy tour leading up to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 initiated in Pakistan on November 16, followed by visits to the seven participating countries from November 26 to January 26.
In this second leg, in addition to Sheikhupura, the trophy will be showcased in Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Quetta.
Additionally, the trophy will make an appearance at the upgraded Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 8 during the opening match of the tri-nation series featuring Pakistan and New Zealand.
The global trophy tour is set to conclude in Karachi on February 14, ahead of the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 19, where Pakistan will face New Zealand.
