The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour Kicks Off in New York
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour has officially begun, marking the start of an exciting journey that will take the coveted trophy to 15 countries across four continents. The tour, which kicked off in New York, is a significant event in the cricket calendar, bringing together fans from around the world to witness the thrill of the T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy
The Trophy Tour Schedule
The Trophy Tour will visit various locations, including sporting teams and stadia, famous landmarks, and legendary cricketers. The tour will cover 15 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and several emerging Americas cricket countries. The iconic Empire State Building in New York was lit up in navy and pink, the official tournament colors, to mark the launch of the tour. The tour will also visit the United States and West Indies, where the tournament will be hosted across three venues: the Nassau County International Stadium in New York, the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas, and the Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill[3].
The Tournament Details
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to commence on June 1, 2024, and will feature 20 participating teams. The tournament will be played across various venues in the United States and West Indies, with a total of 55 matches. The teams include cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, England, and the West Indies, alongside other competitive sides like Sri Lanka, USA, Namibia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Scotland, Uganda, Netherlands, Ireland, Oman, Papua New Guinea, and Nepal[4].
Umpires and Teams
Pakistan umpires Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, and Rashid Riaz will make history by officiating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the first time three officials from Pakistan have been selected for such a prestigious global tournament. The teams are divided into four groups – Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D – with Pakistan and India placed in Group A, Australia and England in Group B, New Zealand in Group C, and South Africa in Group D[4].
Ticket Availability
Fans around the world can follow the Trophy Tour via ICC’s social media channels and the T20 World Cup site. The ICC recently decided to release additional tickets to 51 out of the 55 matches, which are now available for matches in all nine host locations. Fans can create an account and secure their World Cup experience at the official ticketing site[3].
Conclusion
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour is an exciting event that promises to bring together cricket enthusiasts from around the world. With the tour visiting 15 countries and the tournament featuring 20 participating teams, this year’s event is shaping up to be a thrilling experience for fans. The tour will provide fans with the opportunity to get up close with the coveted trophy and be part of the excitement of the T20 World Cup.