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The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour delivered with DP World will be flagged off in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday, with the silverware stopping off at iconic sites in the capital city ahead of its journey across the globe.
Among the popular landmarks where the trophy will be displayed during its opening day are Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque and the Pakistan Monument, where it will be accompanied by former international Shoaib Akhtar.
The visit will mark the start of the international Trophy Tour, during which the coveted silverware will journey across all eight participating nations, providing unique experiences for global fans through a range of dynamic, colourful engagements that speak to the new-look visual identity of the event, which returns to the cricket calendar for the first time since 2017.
Starting in the Pakistan capital and then heading to Abbottabad, Murree and Karachi during the opening leg, the trophy will stop off at schools, colleges, and iconic landmarks before embarking on an extensive international tour featuring a bumper schedule of activity.
Following its initial stint with the 2017 defending champions, attention then turns to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, England and India, where the Trophy Tour will showcase the vibrant cultures evident across all competing nations.
A series of physical and digital engagements traversing iconic destinations, sporting events and key battles in the international cricket calendar form the Trophy Tour schedule, during which fans will also be treated to a content series titled ‘Champion on Tour’ that will document the Trophy Tour’s journey around the world through the lens of food, music and cricket.
Fans can follow the progress of the Trophy Tour with DP World via the ICC’s official channels, including its dedicated @icctrophytour Instagram channel.
ICC Chief Commercial Officer, Anurag Dahiya, said: “We are delighted to launch the Trophy Tour with DP World ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, where another action-packed programme of activity is available to fans across the world.
“We would like to thank our global partners DP World for bringing the Trophy Tour to life, and it promises to provide some memorable highlights in the lead up to the competition.”
“The silverware, which will be showcased across all participating nations, will allow the sport’s passionate fanbase to enjoy the unforgettable experience of being up close with the iconic trophy.”
Below are the key dates in the Trophy Tour with DP World calendar:
16 November – Islamabad, Pakistan
17 November – Taxila and Khanpur, Pakistan
18 November – Abbottabad, Pakistan
19 November- Murree, Pakistan
20 November- Nathia Gali, Pakistan
22 – 25 November – Karachi, Pakistan
26 – 28 November – Afghanistan
10 – 13 December – Bangladesh
15 – 22 December – South Africa
25 December – 5 January – Australia
6 – 11 January – New Zealand
12 – 14 January – England
15 – 26 January – India
27 January – event start – Pakistan
