ICC ‘excited’ as T20 World Cup 2024 unveils cricket’s latest stadium in New York

The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the newly-built Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, near New York, was launched on Wednesday in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. With a capacity of 34,000, the stadium boasts infrastructure from the Las Vegas Formula 1 circuit and drop-in pitches prepared in Florida, promising a world-class cricketing experience.

One of the most highly anticipated matches of the tournament, the India-Pakistan clash, is set to take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 9. This game, along with seven others, will showcase the best of T20 cricket as the West Indies and the United States co-host the event across various venues in New York, Florida, and Dallas.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is thrilled with the focus on the India-Pakistan match and the potential of the Nassau project in expanding the game to the US. Chris Tetley, the ICC’s head of events, expressed his excitement about bringing the T20 World Cup to the US and the immense interest surrounding the tournament.

In addition to the T20 World Cup, T20 Cricket is set to feature as one of five new sports at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, further solidifying the sport’s global appeal. The construction of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium presented a significant challenge for the ICC, but with the expertise of Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough, the stadium promises top-quality pitches for an exciting tournament.

With the stage set for a thrilling T20 World Cup in June, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the action-packed matches that will unfold at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.