Archive · 21 Jan 2026
T20 WC 2026 Trophy Visits Alma Maters of Pandya, Kishan, Samson
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy is visiting the schools where three Indian cricket players, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson, studied.
This is part of the 'Class of 26' series, which aims to inspire young students by showing them the trophy and telling the stories of these players' journeys from school to international cricket.
The trophy was welcomed with a guard of honour at each school, and students participated in fun activities with the tournament mascots, Blaze and Tonk.
The tour will continue to other players' schools, and the World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy visited the alma maters of Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson as part of the 'Class of 26' initiative.
The tour aims to inspire the next generation by connecting the trophy to the players' early careers and formative years.
Each school visit included a ceremonial guard of honour, interactive activities with mascots Blaze and Tonk, and games with ICC merchandise prizes.
The schools visited were MK High School in Vadodara, College of Commerce in Patna, and Mar Ivanios College in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026, across venues in India and Sri Lanka.
- Who
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
- What
- Trophy visits to alma maters of Indian cricket players
- When
- February 7 to March 8, 2026
- Where
- India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- To inspire the next generation and celebrate the players' early careers
- Event
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour
- Initiative
- Class of 26
- Players Honored
- Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
- Schools Visited
- MK High School (Vadodara), College of Commerce (Patna), Mar Ivanios College (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Trophy Tour Dates
- February 7 to March 8, 2026
- Venues
- India and Sri Lanka
- Mascots
- Blaze and Tonk