ICC Mascots Blaze and Tonk Revealed Ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023

ICC Mascots Blaze and Tonk Revealed Ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023
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Names of ICC Mascots Revealed Ahead of World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the official names of the mascots for the upcoming Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India: Blaze and Tonk.

The Two mascots were introduced in August, with fans from all over the world voting for their names. The female mascot, Blaze, stands for “speed and power” in bowling, while the male mascot, Tonk, stands for “elegance and skill” in batting.

Blaze is adorned with a belt carrying six power cricket orbs, each meticulously prepared for various game-changing tactics. Tonk wields an electromagnetic bat and boasts a versatile shot range, illuminating the grandest stage of cricket.

The two mascots were created with the aim of appealing to international audiences and representing the diversity and enthusiasm of the cricket world cup. The mascots also aim to promote gender parity and inclusiveness in cricket.

Both mascots will make their cricket World Cup debuts during the tournament in India, which kicks off on October 5 in Ahmedabad, where England will take on New Zealand in a heavyweight match. Both mascots will feature in stadiums and fan parks throughout the tournament, adding to the excitement.

The matches will be held at 10 locations across the country and will end on November 19 with the final match being held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

The Significance of the ICC Mascots for the Cricket World Cup 2023

The ICC mascots, Blaze and Tonk, are significant for a number of reasons. First, they represent the diversity and excitement of the Cricket World Cup. Blaze and Tonk are from different genders and have different cricketing skills, which reflects the fact that the Cricket World Cup is a global tournament with players from all over the world.

Second, Blaze and Tonk promote gender equality and inclusivity in cricket. Blaze is a female mascot who is just as powerful and skilled as Tonk, the male mascot. This sends a message that cricket is a sport for everyone, regardless of gender.

Third, Blaze and Tonk are visually appealing and engaging mascots. They are bright and colorful, and they have unique and memorable designs. This is important because mascots are often used to promote major sporting events, and they need to be able to capture the attention of fans of all ages.

How the ICC Mascots Can Be Used To Engage Fans and Promote the Cricket World Cup

There are many ways in which the ICC World Cup 2023 mascot can be used to interact with fans and promote the cricket World Cup 2023. For instance, you can use Blaze and Tonk in promotional materials like posters, banners and videos. You can also use them to create interactive experiences with fans like games and activities.

In addition, the ICC mascots can be used to promote the Cricket World Cup on social media. Blaze and Tonk can have their own social media accounts where they can share news and updates about the tournament, as well as interact with fans.

The ICC mascots can also be used to create educational content for fans. For example, Blaze and Tonk could be used to teach fans about the rules of cricket, the history of the Cricket World Cup, or the different cricketing skills that are required to be a successful player.

Overall, the ICC mascots are a valuable tool that can be used to engage fans and promote the Cricket World Cup. They are visually appealing, engaging, and representative of the diversity and excitement of the tournament.

ICC World Cup 2023 Date

India will host the ICC World Cup 2023 from October 5 to November 19, 2023. The quadrennial international men’s cricket championship, which is put on by the International Cricket Council (ICC), will be in its thirteenth iteration.

ICC World Cup 2023 : World Cup 2023 Schedule

DateMatchTime
( IST | GMT )
Venue
05 October 2023, ThursdayEngland vs New Zealand2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMTNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
06 October 2023, FridayPakistan vs Netherlands2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
07 October 2023, SaturdayAfghanistan vs Bangladesh10:30am IST |
5:00 am GMT
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
07 October 2023, SaturdaySouth Africa vs Sri Lanka2:00 pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
08 October 2023, SundayIndia vs Australia2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
09 October 2023, MondayNew Zealand vs Netherlands2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
10 October 2023, TuesdayBangladesh vs England10:30 am IST |
5:00 am GMT
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
10 October 2023, TuesdayPakistan vs Sri Lanka2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
11 October 2023, WednesdayIndia vs Afghanistan2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
12 October 2023, ThursdayAustralia vs South Africa2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
13 October 2023, FridayBangladesh New Zealand2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
14 October 2023, SaturdayIndia vs Pakistan2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
15 October 2023, SundayAfghanistan vs England2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
16 October 2023, MondayAustralia vs Sri Lanka2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
17 October 2023, TuesdaySouth Africa vs Netherlands2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
18 October 2023, WednesdayAfghanistan vs New Zealand2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
19 October 2023, ThursdayIndia vs Bangladesh2:00 pm IST |
8:30 am GMT
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
20 October 2023, FridayAustralia vs Pakistan2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
21 October 2023, SaturdayNetherlands vs Sri Lanka10:30 am IST |
5:00 am GMT
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
21 October 2023, SaturdayEngland vs South Africa2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
22 October 2023, SundayIndia vs New Zealand2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
23 October 2023, MondayAfghanistan vs Pakistan2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
24 October 2023, TuesdayBangladesh vs South Africa2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
25 October 2023, WednesdayAustralia vs Netherlands2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
26 October 2023, ThursdayEngland vs Sri Lanka2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
27 October 2023, FridayPakistan vs South Africa2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
28 October 2023, SaturdayAustralia vs New Zealand10:30 am IST |
5:00 am GMT
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
28 October 2023, SaturdayBangladesh vs Netherlands2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
29 October 2023, SundayIndia vs England2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
30 October 2023, MondayAfghanistan vs Sri Lanka2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
31 October 2023, TuesdayBangladesh vs Pakistan2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
01 November 2023, WednesdayNew Zealand vs South Africa2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
02 November 2023, ThursdayIndia vs Sri Lanka2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
03 November 2023, FridayAfghanistan vs Netherlands2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
04 November 2023, SaturdayAustralia vs England10:30 am IST |
5:00 am GMT
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
04 November 2023, SaturdayNew Zealand vs Pakistan2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
05 November 2023, SundayIndia vs South Africa2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
06 November 2023, MondayBangladesh vs Sri Lanka2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
07 November 2023, TuesdayAustralia vs Afghanistan2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
08 November 2023, WednesdayEngland vs Netherlands2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
09 November 2023, ThursdayNew Zealand vs Sri Lanka2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
10 November 2023, FridayAfghanistan vs South Africa2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
11 November 2023, SaturdayAustralia vs Bangladesh10:30 am IST |
5:00 am GMT
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
11 November 2023, SaturdayEngland vs Pakistan2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
12 November 2023, SundayIndia vs Netherlands2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
15, November 2023, WednesdayTBD vs TBD (1st place vs 4th Place) (Semi-final 1)2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
 

ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Final

DateSemi-FinalsMatchTime
(IST | GMT)
Venue
15, November 2023, WednesdaySemi-final 1TBD vs TBD (1st place vs 4th Place)2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMTWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
16, November 2023, ThursdaySemi-final 2TBD vs TBD (2nd place vs 3rd Place)2:00pm IST |
8:30am GMT
Eden Gardens, Kolkata

World Cup 2023 Cricket Final

DateMatchTime
(IST | GMT)
Venue
19, November 2023, SundayTBD vs TBD
(Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2)
2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMTNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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