Excelsior Sports Correspondent
GURGAON, Jan 9: With the ICC Cricket World Cup just a little over a month away, out-of-favour batsman Virender Sehwag today wished the Indian team and hoped that the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side would be able to defend its title in Australia and New Zealand.
“We are going to play the World Cup and we are the defending champions, so I hope we do well and bring this trophy to India and give lot of joy to Indian public,” Sehwag said posing with the ICC World Cup Trophy which was showcased to cricket fans at Cyber Hub here. Niladri Datta, Head Corporate Marketing, LG India was also present.
The prestigious trophy is touring the country as part of a programme started by global sponsor of ICC, LG Electronics.
Starting from Kolkata, the trophy has travelled across five cities including Hyderabad, Mumbai and will conclude its tour tomorrow after being showcased at GIP Mall, Noida.
A 30-feet bat was also placed alongside the World Cup trophy as part of the signature campaign for fans to write their messages to the Indian team ahead of World Cup to be held from February 14 to March 29.
Soon Kwon, Managing Director, LG Electronics India said that this year with the amazing Buy and Fly offer and the tour, we aim at building excitement for the upcoming tournament and further strengthening LG’s association with ICC, in a nation where cricket brings millions together, he added.
Buy a LG product worth Rs 8000 and above and get a chance to watch ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia/New Zealand, he stated.
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