Mohali – As a part of its nationwide journey, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup - 2026 Trophy reached Chandigarh University to celebrate the journey of India’s ace left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who is currently pursuing his studies at the university.
The Chandigarh University campus came alive as students welcomed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy with a ceremonial guard of honour, followed by a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and engagement. CU students enthusiastically participated in interactive games and challenges alongside ‘Blaze and Tonk’, the official tournament mascots. The visit reinforced the idea that the trophy represents more than global success, it stands as a symbol of possibility, belief and ambition for young aspirants who see reflections of their own dreams in the journeys of players like Arshdeep Singh.
The visit marked another significant chapter of the ‘Class of 26’ initiative, an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 storytelling and fan-engagement campaign conducted as part of the Trophy Tour with DP World, which celebrates the early journeys of current Indian World Cup squad members by reconnecting the iconic trophy with the institutions where their cricketing dreams were first nurtured, with the aim of inspiring students across the country.
The visit to Chandigarh University was part of a broader nationwide Trophy Tour that has already taken the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy to the former educational institutions of several Indian stars including Hardik Pandya in Vadodara, Ishan Kishan in Patna, Washington Sundar in Chennai, Varun Chakaravarthy in Chennai, Harshit Rana in Delhi, Jasprit Bumrah in Ahmedabad, Axar Patel in Nadiad, Rinku Singh in Aligarh, Kuldeep Yadav in Kanpur and now Arshdeep Singh in Chandigarh. The tour will continue with a visit to Abhishek Sharma’s alma mater in Amritsar on Tuesday.
