In a piece of exciting news for all cricket enthusiasts, ICC confirmed that USA’s New York is poised to be the host city for the highly anticipated showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024.
On Wednesday, the ICC officially confirmed that the T20 World Cup 2024 will have matches hosted in three American cities: Dallas, Florida, and New York.
Back in 2021, the ICC granted co-hosting rights to the West Indies and the USA for the T20 World Cup 2024. This decision was fueled by the ICC’s vision of introducing cricket to the American market, recognizing its immense potential. Moreover, it aligns with their ambition to include cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games (LA28). The selected stadiums in the USA are the Grand Prairie in Dallas, Broward County in Florida, and Nassau County in New York. Cricbuzz has also reported that there’s a strong likelihood of New York hosting the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan.
This development marks an exciting step forward in the ICC’s efforts to promote cricket in the United States and further enhance its global appeal.
A decision has been officially made to build a 34,000-seat stadium within Eisenhower Park, located in Nassau County, New York. The upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024 will feature a record-breaking participation of 20 teams, marking the highest number of teams ever to compete in an ICC senior men’s World Cup.
“We’re delighted to announce the three USA venues that will host part of the biggest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ever staged, with 20 teams competing for the trophy. The USA is a strategically important market and these venues give us an excellent opportunity to make a statement in the world’s biggest sports market.”
“We explored a number of potential venue options in the country, and we were hugely encouraged by the enthusiasm the event generated amongst prospective hosts, reinforcing the growing awareness around cricket’s massive fanbase and its power to unite diverse communities,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said.
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