According to Internet Media: Indian media on Monday claimed the Cricket World Cup trophy that Indian captain MS Dhoni and his teammates received was a fake. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has, however, rejected the allegation.
“The ICC on Monday rejected reports that the World Cup with the Indian team is a replica and maintained that it is the original trophy after controversy broke out over news that that it was a fake that was presented to the team on Saturday,” reported the Times of India.
“Several former cricketers expressed dismay over the alleged goofup by the ICC and the BCCI,” it reported.
This is considered the first time in the 36 years of the cricket World Cup that a replica has been handed to the winning team..
“The ICC on Monday rejected reports that the World Cup with the Indian team is a replica and maintained that it is the original trophy after controversy broke out over news that that it was a fake that was presented to the team on Saturday,” reported the Times of India.
“Several former cricketers expressed dismay over the alleged goofup by the ICC and the BCCI,” it reported.
This is considered the first time in the 36 years of the cricket World Cup that a replica has been handed to the winning team..
