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.
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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 menβs 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
Date | Match | Time ( IST | GMT ) | Venue |
05 October 2023, Thursday | England vs New Zealand | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
06 October 2023, Friday | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
07 October 2023, Saturday | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | 10:30am IST | 5:00 am GMT | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
07 October 2023, Saturday | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
08 October 2023, Sunday | India vs Australia | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
09 October 2023, Monday | New Zealand vs Netherlands | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
10 October 2023, Tuesday | Bangladesh vs England | 10:30 am IST | 5:00 am GMT | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
10 October 2023, Tuesday | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
11 October 2023, Wednesday | India vs Afghanistan | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
12 October 2023, Thursday | Australia vs South Africa | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
13 October 2023, Friday | Bangladesh New Zealand | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
14 October 2023, Saturday | India vs Pakistan | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
15 October 2023, Sunday | Afghanistan vs England | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
16 October 2023, Monday | Australia vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
17 October 2023, Tuesday | South Africa vs Netherlands | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
18 October 2023, Wednesday | Afghanistan vs New Zealand | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
19 October 2023, Thursday | India vs Bangladesh | 2:00 pm IST | 8:30 am GMT | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
20 October 2023, Friday | Australia vs Pakistan | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
21 October 2023, Saturday | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | 10:30 am IST | 5:00 am GMT | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
21 October 2023, Saturday | England vs South Africa | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
22 October 2023, Sunday | India vs New Zealand | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
23 October 2023, Monday | Afghanistan vs Pakistan | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
24 October 2023, Tuesday | Bangladesh vs South Africa | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
25 October 2023, Wednesday | Australia vs Netherlands | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
26 October 2023, Thursday | England vs Sri Lanka | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
27 October 2023, Friday | Pakistan vs South Africa | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
28 October 2023, Saturday | Australia vs New Zealand | 10:30 am IST | 5:00 am GMT | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
28 October 2023, Saturday | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
29 October 2023, Sunday | India vs England | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
30 October 2023, Monday | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
31 October 2023, Tuesday | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
01 November 2023, Wednesday | New Zealand vs South Africa | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
02 November 2023, Thursday | India vs Sri Lanka | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
03 November 2023, Friday | Afghanistan vs Netherlands | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
04 November 2023, Saturday | Australia vs England | 10:30 am IST | 5:00 am GMT | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
04 November 2023, Saturday | New Zealand vs Pakistan | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
05 November 2023, Sunday | India vs South Africa | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
06 November 2023, Monday | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
07 November 2023, Tuesday | Australia vs Afghanistan | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
08 November 2023, Wednesday | England vs Netherlands | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
09 November 2023, Thursday | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
10 November 2023, Friday | Afghanistan vs South Africa | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
11 November 2023, Saturday | Australia vs Bangladesh | 10:30 am IST | 5:00 am GMT | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
11 November 2023, Saturday | England vs Pakistan | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
12 November 2023, Sunday | India vs Netherlands | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
15, November 2023, Wednesday | TBD vs TBD (1st place vs 4th Place) (Semi-final 1) | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT |
ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Final
Date | Semi-Finals | Match | Time (IST | GMT) | Venue |
15, November 2023, Wednesday | Semi-final 1 | TBD vs TBD (1st place vs 4th Place) | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
16, November 2023, Thursday | Semi-final 2 | TBD vs TBD (2nd place vs 3rd Place) | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
World Cup 2023 Cricket Final
Date | Match | Time (IST | GMT) | Venue |
19, November 2023, Sunday | TBD vs TBD (Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2) | 2:00pm IST | 8:30am GMT | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |