ICC WOMEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP 2025 trophy tour with DP World, came to a close in Colombo, marking the end of a multi-city journey across India and Sri Lanka. The tour visited Mumbai, Indore, Guwahati, and Visakhapatnam before culminating in Colombo, building excitement ahead of the tournament’s 13th edition.
The initiative gave fans the opportunity to engage with the coveted silverware in the build-up to the global showpiece, which begins on Tuesday with India taking on Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
In Colombo, the tour began on 22 September at the R Premadasa Stadium, where Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu unveiled the trophy alongside teammates Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva, in the presence of the media. Over the following four days, the trophy travelled to key locations, engaging young cricketers, fans, and the community, per the release.
At the Colombo Cricket Club, the trophy was showcased during a women’s development tournament, offering young players a chance to interact with it and capture moments. It then received a lively welcome at the Sirasa TV campus, where a colourful parade featured national players Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, and Tharuka Shehan, alongside enthusiastic supporters.
The journey also included a stop at Lotus Tower, where traditional Sri Lankan drummers greeted the trophy before fans met players such as Kavisha Dilhari, Sugandika Kumari, Anushka Sanjeewani, and Inoka Ranaweera. The finale came with a school visit to Devi Balika Vidyalaya, where students joined national cricketers Kaushini Nuthyangana, Hansima Karunaratne, and Shehan for cricket-themed activities.
