May 31st 2024.
New York: As the ICC Men's T20 World Cup approaches, India's captain Rohit Sharma and Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto have taken the opportunity to explore the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here in the USA.
This impressive stadium has a seating capacity of 34,000 and is set to host eight matches of the highly anticipated tournament, including three games featuring India. One of the most awaited matches, the India-Pakistan clash on June 9, will also take place at this venue.
The first international match at this stadium will take place on June 3, with Sri Lanka facing off against South Africa. But before the main event, the stadium will be the practice ground for two Asian giants, India and Bangladesh, as they prepare for their upcoming campaigns.
Taking in the sights of the stadium, Rohit Sharma praised the team behind the construction and expressed his excitement to experience the atmosphere with a decent crowd. He said, "It looks beautiful. The ground is quite open and I cannot wait to feel the energy of the stadium. The capacity is also quite decent. I am sure it will be an amazing experience."
India's first group game will also take place at this venue on June 5 against Ireland. Rohit added, "We are looking to understand the conditions better as we have not played here before. Our aim is to adapt to the conditions and prepare for our first game on June 5. It's important for us to get a feel of the ground and the pitch."
He also acknowledged the excitement among fans for the first T20 World Cup to be held in New York. "People in New York will be thrilled to watch the World Cup for the first time. I am sure fans from all teams are eagerly waiting for the tournament to begin. As players, we cannot wait to get started," Rohit said.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh's captain Shanto was in awe of the stadium, saying, "It's unbelievable. We have all seen it on the internet when it was still under construction, and now it looks like a proper stadium. The Eastern grandstand, in particular, exceeded my expectations. The ground itself looks fantastic, it's a proper cricket ground."
He added, "To be honest, I was not expecting this level of infrastructure, but we have been following the updates on social media and we are very excited to experience it in person. It feels amazing and looks incredible."
For Shanto's team, this warm-up match is crucial in finding a winning strategy after a tough series against the USA. On the other hand, it is a crucial practice game for India, who are determined to lift their second T20 World Cup trophy.
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