The trophy tour is a promotional event before every major ICC event, but it ran into a huge controversy after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that places like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad \u2013 three of which come under Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) \u2013 would be on the trophy tour list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following strong objection by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday, only Murree has been retained in the trophy tour itinerary announced by the ICC, with places like Taxila, Khanpur, Abbottabad, Nathia Gali and Karachi on the list for the Pakistan edition of the trip till November 25.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe silverware, which will be showcased across all participating nations, will allow the sport\u2019s passionate fanbase to enjoy the unforgettable experience of being up close with the iconic trophy,\u201d said Anurag Dahiya, ICC Chief Commercial Officer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The trophy will tour Afghanistan from November 26-28, then travel to Bangladesh from December 10-13, and be in South Africa from December 15-22. It will then be present in Australia from December 25-January 5, before going to New Zealand from January 6-11. After touring England from January 12-14, the trophy will mark its presence in India from January 15-26, before being back in Pakistan on January 27.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe silverware, which will be showcased across all participating nations, will allow the sport\u2019s passionate fanbase to enjoy the unforgettable experience of being up close with the iconic trophy,\u201d said Anurag Dahiya, ICC Chief Commercial Officer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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