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Former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram on Tuesday unveiled the iconic 'white jackets', a badge of honour adorned by champions, for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held from February 19.The ODI tournament will be played in Pakistan and the UAE.
The ICC paid tribute to the 'white jackets' with a promo video featuring Akram, who asked fans across the globe to join the "journey of the champions".
The tournament will feature the top eight ranked ODI teams taking on each other in 15 matches across 19 days from February 19 to March 9.
The champions will not only get the Champions Trophy, but also the coveted white jackets.
Akram highlighted in the promo video that the jackets embody the relentless pursuit for tactical brilliance, and a legacy that inspires generations. Winning the white jacket signifies the journey of putting it all on the line for victory.
"The ICC Men's Champions Trophy represents the best of the best and the unveiling of the white jacket, which symbolizes greatness, will now build the excitement of the event across the global cricket community," said the legendary left-arm fast bowler.
"Next month's Champions Trophy will see the strongest team win the tournament, as every game is a pressure game and there is no chance for any team to have a break."
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The tournament will feature the top eight ranked ODI teams taking on each other in 15 matches across 19 days from February 19 to March 9.
The champions will not only get the Champions Trophy, but also the coveted white jackets.
Akram highlighted in the promo video that the jackets embody the relentless pursuit for tactical brilliance, and a legacy that inspires generations. Winning the white jacket signifies the journey of putting it all on the line for victory.
"The ICC Men's Champions Trophy represents the best of the best and the unveiling of the white jacket, which symbolizes greatness, will now build the excitement of the event across the global cricket community," said the legendary left-arm fast bowler.
"Next month's Champions Trophy will see the strongest team win the tournament, as every game is a pressure game and there is no chance for any team to have a break."
