After being congratulated by more than 100,000 fans at a Melbourne ticker-tape parade yesterday, the Emirates Australian World Cup Champions are taking their coveted trophy on the road.

Australian Cricket Board Acting CEO David Fouvy said today that the World Cup victory has brought patriotism out of many Australians.

"The team's victory has captured the imagination of all Australians and the team also received an enormous amount of support throughout the tournament," he said.

Melbourne

Saturday 26 June - AFL match between St Kilda and Collingwood, Waverley Park, 1.45pm

Australian vice-captain Shane Warne, with the World Cup in hand, will lead other Emirates Australian World Cup Champions around Waverley Park for a lap of honour before the St Kilda v Collingwood match.

Sydney

Saturday night 26 June - ARU Centenary Test between Australia and England, Homebush, 8.45pm

The Cup will then travel to Sydney, where Australian captain Steve Waugh and other Emirates Australian World Cup Champions will show it to over 80,000 Sydneysiders during half-time of the Australian Rugby Union Centenary Test between Australia and England.

Monday 28 June - ticker-tape parade along George Street, 12 noon

A cavalcade will transport the triumphant team down George Street from noon. The ACB is hoping over 100,000 Sydneysiders line George Street to see their heroes. Premier Bob Carr and Lord Mayor Frank Sartor will introduce the team to the crowd.

The Lord Mayor will then present the champions with the Keys to the City prior to an official reception in the Town Hall.

Canberra

Monday night 28 June - Prime Ministerial Reception, Members Hall, Parliament House, 6.15pm

The World Cup Champions will then travel to Parliament House in Canberra for a Prime Ministerial Reception.

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