'Wahin rehne do, humein nahi chahiye' - Fans react as ODI World Cup Trophy gets launched into space

The ODI World Cup 2023 is not so far as the tournament is set to kick off on October 5. The grand tournament will be entirely hosted by India for the very first time. The wait for the announcement of the schedule is also over for the fans. India will start their campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

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Meanwhile, the Apex Cricket Body launched the 2023 ODI World Cup trophy on a stratospheric scale, one lakh 20 thousand feet above the earth before making a spectacular landing at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. The trophy was attached to a bespoke stratospheric balloon, giving fans in various countries a chance to connect with the trophy.

The Tour will travel extensively across India: Jai Shah

The Indian Cricket Board secretary Jai Shah also talked about the same and said the game of cricket unites India like no other sport. And the Trophy Tour will be a great opportunity for all the fans to become a part of the event from wherever they are.

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“Cricket unites India like no other sport and excitement is building across the country as we prepare to host the 10 best teams in the world over six weeks of heart-stopping cricket. As we countdown to the World Cup, the Trophy Tour is a fantastic chance for fans to be part of the event wherever they are. 

The Tour will travel extensively across India and seek to inspire communities to share the excitement of cricket’s greatest spectacle while providing an opportunity to showcase iconic venues, cities and landmarks throughout the country.” Jai Shah was quoted by

Meanwhile, the much-awaited announcement of the match between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan has also been made. Both will face off on October 15 at the biggest cricket stadium in the World, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Indian team schedule for World Cup 2023:

IND vs AUS, Oct 8, Chennai 

IND vs AFG, Oct 11, Delhi

IND vs PAK, Oct 15, Ahmedabad 

IND vs BAN, Oct 19, Pune 

IND vs NZ, Oct 22, Dharamsala

IND vs ENG, Oct 29, Lucknow 

IND vs Qualifier, Nov 2, Mumbai 

IND vs SA, Nov 5, Kolkata 

IND vs Qualifier, Nov 11, Bengaluru

Here's how fans reacted:

Definitely Dhoni sir would have taken it into the space 😍

— 6HlT0R (@TlMING6HlT0R) June 26, 2023

वापिस नीचे कब आएगी यह या आगे मार्स तक ले जाने का प्लान है

— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) June 26, 2023

Iska credit bhe maahi bhai ko milna chahiye

— H A L F - E N G I N E E R //Gulambi Stan// (@sparky_chora) June 26, 2023

Players ko kab bhej rahe waha?

— harsh (@forfav4ever) June 26, 2023

Iss ka kya matlab hai bhai🤣🤣

— Hashray Kumbhani (@Hashray09) June 27, 2023

Kya hua ye karke??

— Depressed KOHLI FAN 💔 (@RjVirat2) June 26, 2023

Ary Bhai space nhi stratosphere hai 😁

— Abdul Basit Mashwani (@ab_mashwani) June 27, 2023

Sath mai Kele Rahul Kohli ko bhi bhej dete

— Junior Sailor ⚓🇮🇳 (@JuniorSailor_) June 26, 2023

Bhai space me hi rehne do .. Hume toh aise bhi nahi milna .. isse aacha space me hi rahe

— Cric Buoy (@cricmadmaniac) June 26, 2023