B Molligoda: Trophy to be awarded outright to World Cup winner (30 Jul 1998)

30 July 1998

Trophy to be awarded outright to World Cup winner

Bandula Molligoda

The World Cup Trophy is the most prestigious trophy that the 12 countries will be vying for next summer. For the first time in the history of the competition, the trophy will be given outright to the winner of the cricket world cup.

It was designed and manufactured in London by Garrard, the Crown Jewellers and is valued at more than Sterling Pounds 27,000, crafted in silvered gilt.

The 60 centimetre trophy weighs 11 kgs and it features a golden globe held aloft by three silver columns styled as stumps and bails, which represent the three essential aspects of the game - batting, bowling and fielding.

The trophy was designed by Paul Marsden at Garrard. Several craftsmen worked for two months in the work shop to produce the World Cup trophy. The six previous winners have been acknowledged on inscription plates at its base.

A replica identical in every detail other than these multiple plates will be presented to the 1999 World Cup champion and all future winners.

The 1999 Cricket World Cup begins on May 14 and the final is scheduled for May 31.

The curtain raiser of the tournament - England vs Sri Lanka at Lord's will be preceded by a colourful opening ceremony.

Source :: Daily News (https://www.lanka.net)