Cricket legend Michael Clark kicked-off the coveted trophy tour from Barossa Valley

MUMBAI, 20 SEPTEMBER, 2022 (GPN): As a proud partner of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, that begins in October’22, Jacob’s Creek welcomed the T20 World Cup trophy to its Cellar Door grounds with cricket legend, Michael Clarke at the iconic Barossa Valley with great pomp and pride. Interestingly, Barossa Valley is also home to the world-famous creek, the namesake of Jacob’s Creek and 2022 marks 175 years since the vines were first planted at Jacob’s Creek. Hence, the inception of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy tour from the valley was a seamless fit to kick-start this cricketing affair.

The trophy tour commencement ceremony also unveiled a pop-up cricket installation, which will take over the ground until the T20 finals in November’22. 

Inspired by the Jacob’s Creek vines, the cricket installation is a fun, family friendly pitch created partly from Jacob’s Creek barrels and old vines. An artistic first, the installation is open to visitors to enjoy a hit on until the end of November 2022.

Expressing his excitement, Michael Clarke, former Australian cricketer said “As an ex-Australian cricketer and fan of the game I think we have got a good enough team to win this world cup. I know what the 50-over (Trophy) feels like, and now I know what the Twenty-20 one feels like. Jacob’s Creek is an awesome sponsor. They’ve been around and involved in sport for a long period of time and the ICC have wonderful partnerships with brands like Jacob’s Creek”.

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About Jacob’s Creek

Jacob’s Creek™ is one of Australia’s leading global wine brands, offering quality wines with great varietal expression. The brand was first launched in 1976 and is named after the place where Johann Gramp planted his first vines on the banks of Jacob’s Creek in 1847. In doing so, Johann founded the Barossa Valley’s first commercial vineyard, the Gramp & Sons business and a history of winemaking innovation that dates back almost 175 years.

The wines are crafted with great care, with consumers tastes at the forefront of the winemakers’ mind. Having earned over 8,800 medals at wine shows across the brand’s portfolio over 40 years, Jacob’s Creek wines are trusted by consumers for their genuine quality.

Jacob’s Creek™ is a trademark of Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd

Enjoy Jacob’s Creek wines responsibly.

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About the ICC 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket. Representing 104 members, the ICC governs and administrates the game and works with our members to grow the sport. The ICC is also responsible for the staging of all ICC Events.

The ICC presides over the ICC Code of Conduct, playing conditions, the Decision Review System and other ICC regulations. The ICC also appoints all match officials that officiate at all sanctioned international matches. Through the Anti-Corruption Unit it coordinates action against corruption and match fixing.Ends