Heroes will become champions as part of the ICC Nissan Trophy Tour, as fans from across Wales get the opportunity to nominate people that deserve to be recognised for their contribution to cricket and the wider community.
Whether it’s the groundsman at a local club, a teacher/coach that inspires people to take up cricket, or a youngster who is dedicated to developing his/her cricketing skills, the Trophy Tour will champion them.
CLICK HERE to nominate someone you think is deserving. Winners will receive two tickets to a ICC Champions Trophy 2017 or ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 match.
The combined tour over 30 days during May will see the ICC Champions Trophy and ICC Women’s World Cup travel together for the first time ever to visit each of the seven host cities for the two tournaments.
It will start in Taunton on Tuesday 2 May and finish at The Oval on Thursday 1 June for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, England v Bangladesh. The ICC Champions Trophy will be visiting Wales from 7 May to 10 May, after making a quick visit earlier this year.
The other key dates are :
- 5,6 and 11 May – Bristol
- 13 to 17 May – Birmingham
- 18 to 20 May – Derby
- 21 to 24 May – Leicester
- 25 to 31 May – London
Chief Executive of the ICC, Dave Richardson, said: “For the first time ever we are combining the ICC Champions Trophy and ICC Women’s World Cup Nissan Trophy Tours meaning we can reach more fans than ever before.
“The Trophy Tour provides a wonderful opportunity to bring fans closer to the game and build excitement for back to back events in the U.K. this summer. It also gives us the chance to celebrate local heroes who are the real champions of our sport.”
The Trophy Tour will visit castles in the four corners of Wales where local children from clubs and schools will take part in kwick cricket festivals as well as visiting other iconic locations to allow as many fans as possible to see the Trophies during the build up to the tournaments.
Highlights during the trophy tour include:
7 May - Cricket demonstration at Glamorgan v Essex Eagles Royal London One Day Cup fixture at The SSE SWALEC
7 May - Cardiff Castle and Cardiff city centre
9 May - Caerphilly and Pembroke Castle
10 May - Caldicot Castle and Caerleon amphitheatre
11 May - Beaumaris and Ruddlan Castles
CLICK HERE to see a full list of events
The ICC Champions Trophy has been on an international tour of the eight participating countries since the start of March. The Trophy started in India and is currently travelling around South Africa. The international tour will finish in Australia on 27 April before it comes to England and Wales to join with the ICC Women’s World Cup. Visit www.icc-cricket.com/champions-trophy/tour/overview for more information.
Tickets for ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 are available to buy via www.icc-cricket.com/tickets.