The International Cricket Council (ICC) is eyeing to attract new fans and audience towards cricket in USA. This is one of the key reason the governing body picked USA and West Indies as the venues for the T20 World Cup 2024, starting in June.
The ICC is pining their hopes on the mega India vs Pakistan clash to bring the fans in the stadium. The IND vs PAK clash is set to take place in New York on June 9 at Eisenhower Park.
The cricket rivalry between both arch-rivals is renowned for its intensity, attracting global viewership. However, with less than 5 months to go for the blockbuster clash, the conditions of the stadium paints a grim picture.
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An X user, Vipin Tiwari shared a clip of a local cricket match where the conditions of the outfield, and the pitch was below par.
“This is the ground in New York for the India vs Pakistan T20I World Cup match. Do you think it’s a suitable venue for international-level matches?”, the user posted.
The current situation raises serious doubts about whether the USA would be able to deliver a stadium capable of hosting a match like IND vs PAK. Millions of fans are hoping and praying for it.
