The ICC Champions Trophy is the second biggest ODI tournament after the World Cup. This time it’s the elite eight (top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings) that will be vying for the coveted trophy. The trophy, which is made of sterling silver, is 46cm in height and weighs 3.1 kg. On the top of the trophy is a silver gilt cricket ball.
The pedestal of the trophy is made of black lacquered wood with a silver band for engraving. The total weight of the silver used in the trophy is 2.5 kg and it took around 60 hours to craft the trophy. The magnificent trophy was made by the renowned London-based jewellers Asprey at a cost of £14,900. The 2009 edition of Champions Trophy offers total prize money of $4 million.
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