How Did the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour Celebrate the Spirit of Cricket in Visakhapatnam?

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Key Takeaways
- Celebration of Women's Cricket: The tour highlighted the importance of women's cricket.
- Community Engagement: Engaged local fans and cricketers through various events.
- Iconic Venues: Trophy displayed at renowned sites in Visakhapatnam.
- Affordable Tickets: Ticket prices are the lowest ever for an ICC event.
- Upcoming Matches: Visakhapatnam will host five exciting matches.
Visakhapatnam, Sep 12 (NationPress) The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour has successfully concluded its phase in Visakhapatnam, honoring the essence of women’s cricket and igniting enthusiasm for the forthcoming international event.
The journey commenced on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where prominent officials from the Andhra Cricket Association, including Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar, officially welcomed the prestigious trophy.
This remarkable event gathered 70 women cricketers from the state, providing a source of motivation for aspiring talents. The occasion also included media engagements and opportunities for attendees to capture memorable photographs. A particularly heartwarming moment was when 12 groundswomen from the stadium had the chance to pose with the trophy, experiencing it up close.
Throughout its six-day tour, the trophy was displayed at several of Visakhapatnam’s renowned landmarks, such as the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, Visakhapatnam Port, Old Town, VMRDA Park, Jagadamba Junction, and RK Beach. A highlight was its visit to the Glass Bridge at Kailasagiri, recognized as India’s longest glass skywalk.
The Trophy Tour also made stops at local educational institutions, including Timpany School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Sri Basara Leads International School, engaging young fans and fostering excitement for the tournament.
With a series of engaging activities at notable locations and interactive media sessions, the tour is currently traversing cities across India and Sri Lanka, drawing fans closer to the coveted trophy ahead of the tournament’s 13th edition.
Visakhapatnam is scheduled to host five matches during the tournament, including: India vs South Africa (October 9), India vs Australia (October 12), South Africa vs Bangladesh (October 13), Australia vs Bangladesh (October 16), and England vs New Zealand (October 26).
General ticket sales for fans globally have commenced, starting at just Rs 100 (approximately USD 1.14), marking the most affordable ticket price for any ICC global event. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to take place from September 30 to November 2 across DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), and R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).