T20 World Cup 2026: Why winners don’t get the original trophy?

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Why T20 World Cup winners don’t get the original trophy?

When teams lift the T20 World Cup trophy on stage, it appears to be the original. But champions actually receive a replica.

Replica given to winning team

The team that wins the T20 World Cup is presented with an identical replica that looks exactly like the original trophy.

Designed with precision

The iconic trophy stands about 21 inches tall, weighs nearly six kilograms and is made of silver with platinum plating.

Jaipur connection revealed

Jaipur-based designer Amit Pabuwal crafted the T20 World Cup trophy after the design concept was prepared in 2007.

What designer Amit Pabuwal said

Pabuwal revealed that the original trophy is kept by the ICC, while the winning team receives an identical replica.

Original trophy stays with ICC

The real T20 World Cup trophy remains at ICC headquarters, while champions receive the replica version.

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