Recent viral video reveals sorry state of US’s Cricket Infrastructure just months before the T20 World Cup
The 2024 T20 World Cup is just a few months away and all the teams are gearing up for the biggest spectacle of the shortest format of the game. This World Cup is going to be a bit special as it is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States and this time 20 teams will be taking part.
It is a step taken by the Apex Cricket Council in the right direction as it will help promote the game globally and increase its global appeal. The marquee game of any World Cup has always been between India and Pakistan which is considered the Mother of all battles because of the feisty history between these two countries.
The highly-awaited T20 World Cup 2024 schedule was revealed a fortnight ago. This flagship tournament is set to commence on June 1, with the USA and West Indies sharing the hosting duties. The inaugural match will witness the USA facing off against Canada in Texas. Team India is scheduled to launch its campaign on June 5, engaging with Ireland in New York. Notably, the intense showdown between India and Pakistan is slated for June 9 at the same venue.
A recent viral video reveals the dilapidated condition of the US’s Cricket Infrastructure
However, a recent viral video has raised concerns among fans regarding the cricketing facilities and infrastructure in the United States for hosting such a marquee event. In the viral video, we could see the visuals of the ground where the inaugural and highly-anticipated match between India and Pakistan will be played and in the video, the ground looked in no shape to hold such an international match let alone a marquee World Cup match such as India and Pakistan.
With the World Cup just a few months away fans are concerned whether the stadium in New York will be ready before the tournament or not. The World Cup will feature a total of 20 teams divided into four groups, each consisting of five teams. The semi-final matches are scheduled for June 25 and 27, and the championship match will take place on June 29.
