Melbourne and Auckland 2023 July 18: After making stops in India and New Zealand, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour recently wrapped up its successful trips to both countries. The coveted trophy, which is of great significance in the world of cricket, has won over followers all over the world.
The trophy arrived in Auckland and was presented in honor of the legendary Eden Park stadium. The thrilling semifinal match between South Africa and New Zealand at the 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup took place in this iconic location. The match’s hero, Grant Elliott, politely accepted the trophy and sat down in a special green seat to mark the location of the legendary six he hit for the Black Caps in the last delivery to seal victory.
Fans in Auckland were thrilled to see the prized trophy as it traveled to well-known spots including Viaduct and Mission Bay in the midst of the picturesque splendor of the city. Cricket fans were in amazement as the tour came to a spectacular conclusion in the heart of Auckland.
The next stop on the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour was Melbourne, the country of Australia’s cricketing greats. The trophy was displayed beneath the newly renamed Shane Warne Stand during a tribute to the famous Shane Warne at the illustrious MCG venue. When Australia and South Africa faced off in the 1999 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final, fans flocked around the statue of the late spin great to remember his outstanding player-of-the-match performance. The trophy traveled to prominent spots including the illustrious Hosier Lane, displaying the lively energy of the city.
The excitement for the next competition is growing among cricket fans worldwide thanks to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour.
The capital of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, will be the next destination on this incredible adventure.