Everyone knows that India are now the 2011 World Champions. But did you know the trophy which was presented in the World Cup final presentationceremony, the trophy which was passionately kissed and hugged by the Indian playerswas fake?
Yes! The trophy which was presented to India in the presentation ceremony was just a replica and not the original one!. The original onelied in the custody of the Mumbai customs for not paying the import duties and will now be flying back to Dubai.
ICC hasconfirmedthe trophy was replica. But however hasrubbished the controversies stating the trophy which will be presented is a replica andthe original one will remain with ICC. Australia has three of these replicas since 1999.
However, this is partially true suggests media reports.Of-courseICC will have the Original trophy. But,the trophy which will be presented in the ceremony will be the original one suggests the pictures of the Last three world cup presentation ceremonies.
Reports also said that ICC Hadclaimedthe trophy with customs was a replica. However, when investigated was found to be worth more than Rs.60 Lakhs.
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