ICC Unveils New Look for Men’s and Women’s Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh visual identity for both the men’s and women’s ICC Champions Trophy. This exciting tournament brings together the world’s top cricket teams for a thrilling two-week competition where every match is crucial.
Return of the Men’s Event and Introduction of Women’s T20
The men’s Champions Trophy is making a comeback for the first time since 2017. Additionally, a new women’s version in the T20 format will debut, featuring the world’s best players competing for the iconic white jackets. The men’s event will occur every two years, featuring the top eight teams in an ODI format, while the women’s T20 event will see the top six teams battle it out.
New Visual Identity
The new visual identity is a vibrant, digital-first expression that challenges the status quo. It features an unconventional typographic logo that is bold, loud, confident, and fun. This design is inspired by the language of cricket, celebrating the unique words and shouts that are integral to the sport.
Statements from ICC
ICC Chief Commercial Officer, Anurag Dahiya, expressed excitement about the new visual identity, stating it reflects the thrilling competition the event is known for. The distinctive white jackets are a nod to the history and global appeal of the Champions Trophy.
Upcoming Event Details
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan from February to March next year. Pakistan, the defending champions, won the last tournament in 2017 by defeating India in the final.
Doubts Revealed
ICC -: ICC stands for International Cricket Council. It is the global governing body for the sport of cricket, responsible for organizing major international cricket tournaments.
Champions Trophy -: The Champions Trophy is a cricket tournament organized by the ICC. It features top cricket teams from around the world competing against each other.
Visual identity -: Visual identity refers to the new design and look of the Champions Trophy, including logos, colors, and graphics that represent the tournament.
Men’s ODI event -: ODI stands for One Day International, a format of cricket where each team plays a fixed number of overs, usually 50. The men’s ODI event in the Champions Trophy will have the top eight teams competing.
Women’s T20 event -: T20 is a format of cricket where each team plays 20 overs. The women’s T20 event in the Champions Trophy will have the top six teams competing.
Defending champions -: Defending champions are the team that won the last tournament. In this case, Pakistan is the defending champion of the Men’s Champions Trophy.
