# India's Best World Cup Player Will Win The $68,500 Diamond-Bling Cricket Ball By thischick | Published 2007-03-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indias-best-world-cup-player-will-win-the-68500-diamond-bling-cricket-ball References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/68500-diamond-studded-cricket-ball/) India may not win the [World Cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-cup-2025-trophy) 2007, in fact, they may not even get into the Super 8 (they are chasing Sri Lanka in the deciding match as I write this), either way though, one lucky player won't walk away empty-handed. Whoever is deemed the "[Best Indian Cricketer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indus-battle-royale)" will win the ultra-luxury, $68,500 [diamond-encrusted cricket ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marrow-martini). How many diamonds does that translate to, you ask? 5,728 to be exact. Whoever the winner is (Tendulkar is the likely candidate) just don't try to throw a doosra, a yorker, or a googly with it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Sports Merchandise:** Creating high-end sports merchandise with luxurious materials and design elements can attract affluent consumers and create a premium brand image. - **Rewarding Excellence:** Implementing unique and valuable rewards for exceptional performance can motivate individuals and drive their dedication in sports and other industries. - **Diamond-encrusted Products:** Integrating diamonds or other precious stones into everyday products can add an element of opulence and exclusivity, appealing to luxury enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Merchandise:** The sports merchandise industry can explore the potential of creating high-end luxury products to cater to affluent consumers. - **Athletics and Sports Awards:** The sector of athletics and sports awards can consider incorporating unique and valuable rewards to recognize exceptional talent and inspire excellence. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore the market demand for incorporating diamonds or other precious stones into their products to appeal to affluent consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Trophy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvp-trophy.md) - [Cricket League-Focused Beverage Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucknow-super-giants.md) - [Culturally Enriched Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-diwali-season.md) - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Luxe Tennis-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-and-prince.md) - [Bespoke Crystal eSports Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fncs.md) - [Opulent Esports Tournament Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-3.md) - [India-Exclusive Hydration Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campa-cricket.md) - [Crystal-Covered Baseball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/47-brand-x-swarovski-x-new-york-yankees-hat.md)