The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy is set to arrive in Jaffna today as part of the Sri Lanka leg of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour, marking a significant stop in the islandwide promotional journey ahead of the global tournament.
According to the official itinerary, the trophy convoy departed Dambulla early this morning and is travelling north, with scheduled stops at Mihintale, Vavuniya and Kilinochchi before reaching Jaffna this afternoon.
A formal welcome is planned near the Jaffna Kachcheri at around 3.30 pm, followed by visits to key landmarks in the peninsula, including the historic Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Duraiappa Stadium, Jaffna Fort and the Jaffna Public Library.
The visit to Duraiappa Stadium is expected to draw particular interest, given its status as one of the North’s most iconic cricket venues and its role in the region’s sporting revival.
The trophy tour aims to engage fans across the country and celebrate Sri Lanka’s co-hosting role in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, bringing the sport’s most coveted prize closer to communities nationwide.
The Jaffna segment will conclude later tonight after the final stop at the Public Library.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour – Sri Lanka Segment
1st February Route
• 7.30 AM: Departure from Dambulla to Jaffna
• 8.30 AM: Stop at Mihintale Town
• 10.30 AM: Stop at Vavuniya Town
• 12.00 PM: Stop at Kilinochchi
• 3.30 PM: Welcoming to Jaffna (Near Kaccheri)
• 4.25 PM: Visit to Nallur Temple
• 6.20 PM: Duraiappa Stadium
• 6.40 PM: Jaffna Fort
• 7.10 PM: Public Library, Jaffna