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What does the 9 symbols in ICC World Cup 2023 logo means?

What does the 9 symbols in ICC World Cup 2023 logo means?

The inspiration behind the symbols has been taken from the Indian term 'Navarasa'.

The biggest tournament in the cricketing world, the ODI World Cup, is underway. The mega event which started back in 1975 has a rich history, but do you know what the significance of this edition of the event being held in India? The ICC World Cup 2023, marks the first time a single nation is conducting the event since 2007. To mark the significance of it, ICC came up with a unique logo for the World Cup 2023.

ICC incorporated the ‘Navarasa’, a term used in Indian theatre to depict ‘nine emotions’ in a cricketing context.

These 9 symbols used as the ICC World Cup 2023 logo, have different meanings. So, let’s get to know what each symbol represents:

Joy

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This symbol embodies the joy fans feel when the team they cheer for or a player they idolize or admire receives a crucial win or scores a century.

Power

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This symbol emphasizes the might of a player and has been used in the tournament every time a player hits a six or maximum.

Respect

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This symbol represents the common emotion of respect fans and even other players have for a player who gives his all for the team and the nation he represents.

Pride

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The feeling of pride is one everyone feels, one normally feels this emotion during the national anthem of their country.

Bravery

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The act of bravery can be represented by a player’s dedication to playing for his team despite being physically hampered. A good example of this is, Anil Kumble bowling with a broken jaw in a test match against West Indies.

Glory

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The perfect example of this emotion is winning the World Cup title and reaching ultimate glory.

Wonder

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The amazing and unexpected things that happen in a World Cup are the perfect representation of this symbol.

Passion

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This symbol is present in every fan, player, and lover of the sport.

Anguish

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And finally, the last and most unfortunate symbol is Anguish. The feeling one feels when your team loses is what this symbol represents.

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