The International Cricket Council (ICC) has addressed the heavy criticism surrounding the drop-in pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The uneven bounce of the pitch has made batting a challenge, with teams batting first in the two matches held so far bundled out for under 100 scores (Sri Lanka – 77, Ireland – 96).
What did ICC say about the Nassau Stadium pitch in New York?
In a statement released on Thursday, the ICC acknowledged the issue: “ICC recognises that the pitches used so far at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted.”
The governing body assured fans that steps are being taken: “The world-class grounds team have been working hard since the conclusion of yesterday’s game to remedy the situation and deliver the best possible surfaces for the remaining matches.“
What impact will this make on IND vs PAK T20 World Cup match?
The uneven pitch at the Nassau County Stadium in New York threw a layer of uncertainty over the upcoming India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash on June 9. If the ICC tries to rush fixing the pitch for the India-Pakistan match, it’s a bit of a gamble. They might end up making the pitch too easy for batsmen to score on, which would favor India with their strong batting line-up. The ideal outcome is a balanced pitch where both batting and bowling have a fair chance. It’s tricky though, because changing the pitch too quickly might create new problems. Basically, the ICC needs to be careful not to mess things up even more while trying to fix them.
T20 World Cup 2024 matches scheduled at Nassau Stadium, New York
- Match 4: Sri Lanka vs South Africa – (SA won)
- Match 8: INDIA vs Ireland – (IND won)
- Match 13: Canada vs Ireland
- Match 16: Netherlands vs South Africa
- Match 19: INDIA vs PAKISTAN
- Match 21: South Africa vs Bangladesh
- Match 22: Pakistan vs Canada
- Match 25: USA vs INDIA
