Weekender: ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy on show this weekend

Cricket fans from across the region will this weekend get the chance to see one of cricket’s most prestigious trophies this Sunday.

Trinity Leeds will be displaying the iconic ICC Cricket World Trophy on Sunday, April 14, from 2pm-4.30pm to mark the city’s world famous sporting venue Emerald Headingley Stadium hosting four matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup this summer.

Teams playing at Headingley include England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, as part of a carnival of world cup cricket in Leeds. Accompanying the trophy tour event at Trinity Leeds will be a sea of colour and entertainment. Fans will also be able to have a picture with the celebrated trophy.

As part of the festivities at Trinity Leeds, there will be performances with a distinct South Asian flavour from Yorkshire-based group ‘Punjabi Roots’ at approximately 2pm and 3pm, and also a few surprise googlies bowled throughout the afternoon that are guaranteed to keep both the trophy crowds and shoppers on their toes.

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, said: “We are very excited that Leeds and Emerald Headingley Stadium has been chosen as a host city for the ICC Cricket World Cup, and can’t wait for the action to begin as England take on Sri Lanka on June 21.

“It is fantastic therefore to be welcoming the world-famous ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy this Sunday to Trinity Leeds. Not only will fans of all ages have the chance to see and have their picture taken with one of the sport’s most iconic prizes, there will be also be a range of fantastic entertainment to enjoy.

“This promises to be an unbelievable year of sport in Leeds as we look forward to hosting an array of fantastic sporting events, and with Headingley also a venue for a one-day international and Ashes Test Match, cricket fans really are in for a treat this summer.”

Dan Wharton, Marketing Manager at Trinity Leeds, added: “We’re so lucky to have the ICC Cricket World cup centre stage here at Trinity Leeds, offering visitors the chance to get up close to the iconic trophy. There will be plenty of eye-catching performances and spectacular surprises on Sunday and we can’t wait for visitors to see what’s in store.”

The trophy tour will move to Emerald Headingley Stadium on Monday, April 15 as part of a closed event in the afternoon.