ICC Champions Trophy: A Look at the Cricket Trophy Returning After 8 Years 🏏

The ICC Champions Trophy runs February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the UAE — the first edition since 2017. The trophy itself is a Garrard & Co. crystal globe atop silver columns. Worth understanding the design.

Crystal-On-Silver Construction

The Champions Trophy combines a transparent K9 crystal globe with silver-finished metal columns — two materials that catch light entirely differently. The crystal globe glows from within under stage lighting; the silver columns frame it sharply. For executive perpetual trophies, mixing transparent and opaque materials in one piece doubles the photographic versatility.

Engraving Hidden on the Underside

Winning nation names are engraved on the silver base underside — invisible during display, discovered when the trophy is tilted. This deliberate hiding makes finding the engraving feel like a reward. For perpetual trophies, hiding engraving on a non-display surface preserves visual cleanliness.