The upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA is a historic event as it marks the first time a major cricket tournament will be held in the USA. As a journalist covering this event, I had the opportunity to speak with Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant about his thoughts on the growth of cricket in America.
According to Pant, this exposure in the USA opens up new opportunities for the sport and will be beneficial for cricket as a whole. He believes that it’s a crucial step towards cricket’s return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, after 128 years.
The T20 World Cup will feature a total of 16 games across three venues in New York, Dallas, and Lauderhill, with the majority of matches being held in the Caribbean including the knockout stage. This is an exciting opportunity for fans of both countries to witness some of the best international cricket action.
As part of these preparations, ten drop-in pitches have been prepared in Florida since late December by Adelaide Oval Turf Solutions led by head curator Damian Hough. Pant shared his thoughts on these pitches and how he is adapting to them as they are different from what he is used to. However, Hough expressed excitement about these pitches and praised the cooperation with partners like LandTek that helped make these preparations possible.
Overall, this T20 World Cup tournament is expected to be a success thanks to these preparations and cooperation between various partners involved. Stay updated on IPL 2024 news including points table, teams schedule and live score updates for matches as we follow this exciting event closely.
