The marquee clash between cricketing giants India and Pakistan is set to be held in New York City during the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2024. The United States and West Indies will combinedly host this spectacle in June.
The IND vs PAK clash is reportedly scheduled to take place at a temporary stadium outskirts of New York. The tournament in New York will feature the construction of a temporary stadium with 34,000 seats.
IND vs PAK: Why New York will be the Venue?
The choice of New York as the venue holds strategic importance, considering the city’s diverse demographic tapestry.
Recent census data indicates a sizable population of approximately 7,11,000 individuals of Indian origin and around 1,00,000 people with Pakistani roots residing in the city.
This decision aims to not only provide a spectacular setting for the IND vs PAK clash but also cater to the immense cricketing fanbase within the diaspora.
Despite the considerable time difference of 10-and-a-half hours between Delhi and New York, organizers are making scheduling adjustments to ensure that crucial matches involving India are tailored to suit Indian television audiences.
This move underscores the global appeal of the sport and its ability to transcend geographical barriers.
T20 World Cup 2024: Limited Venues Across the US
ICC inspectors have spent the last two weeks touring Caribbean venues; they will conclude this week in Guyana. While they have found some areas that still require renovation and development, they have not discovered any major problems.
Although the final’s location is unknown, Barbados, which has hosted the 2010 T20 tournament and the 2007 50-over World Cup finals, is most likely the choice.
The T20 World Cup in the US will be hosted across only three venues: Central Broward Park in Florida, Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, and Eisenhower Park on Long Island, situated approximately 25 miles from downtown Manhattan.
Cricket is returning to the Olympics:
Beyond the T20 World Cup, cricket is making a remarkable return to the Olympic stage after an absence of more than 120 years.
The sport has been included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, marking a significant milestone. The resurgence of cricket’s Olympic status is attributed to the influence of the Indian Premier League (IPL), particularly in popularizing the T20 format worldwide.