The prestigious ICC men’s cricket World Cup trophy made a pit stop at the world’s tallest Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada district on Tuesday ahead of the opening match to be played in Ahmedabad on October 5.
Ahmedabad is preparing to host the opening match of the World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
“The World Cup trophy made a stop at the iconic Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar as part of its global tour, showcasing its journey through 18 countries, including a ground-breaking trip to space,” the Statue of Unity Authority said in a release.
It stated that the trophy’s visit to this remarkable location underscores the universal appeal of cricket and its ability to unite people worldwide.
As cricket fans have started reaching Ahmedabad, the timings of the city metro train services will be extended by three hours, and the purchase of tickets for the return journey has been eased for five days, officials said.
The Narendra Modi Stadium will host the opening WC match between the last edition’s finalists, England and New Zealand, on October 5. It is also the venue for matches to be played on October 14, November 4, and 10, and the WC final scheduled on November 19.
