The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed some major details about the New York’s Nassau County Cricket Stadium which is set to host Pakistan-India clash in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
As per ICC, the Nassau County Cricket Stadium has reached the final stages of completion for the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to kick off on June 2 in the United States.
The New York stadium is ready to host its inaugural match on June 3, where Sri Lanka will face South Africa.
Moreover the stadium will also host a high-voltage match between cricket rivals Pakistan and India on June 9.
According to the ICC, the stadium has a capacity of 34,000 people.
ICC said in a press release, “The four drop-in pitches cultivated with native Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass have now been installed at the ground while the north and south premium hospitality and media pavilions structures are on track for imminent completion.”
ICC head of the events, Chris Tetley, noted, “As we reach the final stages of construction of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, we are delighted to see a world-class facility ready for the best cricketers in the world.”
Tetley revealed, “Nassau County ground is not a token-size ground; it is 75 yards east-west and 67 yards north-south from the centre. It is similar to the size of Wankhede (stadium in India). The drainage facilities, too, will be world-class.”
Tetley further added, "We can't wait to see fans experience their own bit of history. With hospitality options across all matches in New York, including India and Pakistan, we would encourage fans to book now before they sell out.”
