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T20 World Cup 2024: Full List Of Venues That Will Host The Matches

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Co will take on Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 9 in the T20 World Cup 2024. The stadium will host India’s first three Group A games which will be against Ireland, Pakistan and United States. India’s last group game against Canada will take place in Florida, in the Central Broward Park. A major global cricket tournament will be held in the USA for the very first time, while the West Indies will also be hosting a Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time since 2010. The 2024 edition gets underway on June 2. Nine stadiums in the West Indies and three in the USA will host the post-IPL 2024 action. But two of the most well-known stadiums in the Caribbean will not celebrate. Jamaica’s famous Sabina Park will not host a game as it did not bid due to high costs. Increased expenses are also the reason Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Oval – a stadium where Virat Kohli smashed two centuries in 2019 – will not host a game. Instead, the Brian Lara Cricket Academy will take the mantle in Trinidad, hosting one of the semi-finals as well. Guyana’s Providence Stadium will host the other semi, while the 28,000-seater Kensington Oval in Barbados will host the final on June 29. Full list of stadiums: West Indies: 1. Kensington Oval, Barbados (Capacity: 28,000) 2. Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad (Capacity: 15,000) 3. Providence Stadium, Guyana (Capacity: 20,000) 4. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (Capacity: 10,000) 5. Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Capacity: 18,000) 6. Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia (Capacity: 15,000) USA: 1. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York (Capacity: 34,000) 2. Central Broward Park, Florida (Capacity: 25,000) 3. Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas (Capacity: 15,000) Topics mentioned in this article India Cricket Team USA West Indies Cricket Team Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados Providence Stadium, Guyana Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Brian Lara T20 World Cup 2024 Cricket

Indo-Pak fans spar online over video showing Pakistan players walking past IPL final playing on TV | Cricket News

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The Pakistan team is currently in England, involved in a four-match T20I series; and when a video emerging from the tour showed the players walking past a TV playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) final, fans from India and Pakistan got involved in a war of words online — for and against the IPL.Strained relations between the two countires has kept Pakistan players out of the cash-rich league over the past several editions, which has often led to resentment across the border. In the video circulating on social media, Pakistan players could be seen walking through what appears to be a lounge as the television in the background could be seen airing the IPL final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.Soon after the video went viral, response from Pakistan fans started saying their players “ignored IPL final”, leading to a war of words between fans from the two neighbouring countries that are traditional rivals in cricket. WATCH VIDEO Some members of the Pakistan media also got involved in poking fun at the league that has gone on to become the best and the most fiercely-contested T20 league in the world ever since its inception in 2007.Pakistan rivaled it by establishing their T20 franchise tournament, the Pakistan Super League. However, the IPL’s popularity remains unmatched across the world. Here are some of the response to the video on microblogging platform ‘X’:

Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara resume storied rivalry, this time on a golf course

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Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared glimpses of a fun golfing session with his old rival Brian Lara with his fans on social media. Notably, Tendulkar and Lara are touted as two of the greatest batters to have played the game having a plethora of records to their name. There was a widespread debate regarding who was the best between the two during their playing days as the duo continue to rule the run-scorers list even after their retirement. While Lara established his reputation to be a Test great, Tendulkar stamped his authority as the best ODI batter of his era surpassing all the previous records of the format. The India legend also went on to surpass Lara’s record of most Test runs in 2008 after the former’s retirement from international cricket. Having bid adieu to their respective careers a long time back, the duo decided to keep their rivalry alive through a golf session, the image of which was shared by Tendulkar on his Instagram handle. The legendary cricketer gave a summary of their game and mentioned that they both played ‘attacking shots’ and took the ‘aerial route’ regularly while keeping the ‘timing alright’. “We played some attacking shots the other day. Took the aerial route, mostly. Timed them alright,” wrote Tendulkar in the caption as the two cricketers posed with their respective golf sticks alongside two other players. Notably, in one of his earlier interviews, Lara revealed his fondness for golfing and also mentioned that he plays the sport ‘right-handed’ as opposed to his batting stance which is left-handed. The reason behind that was that the cricketer didn’t want to alter his batting technique. Lara’s record-breaking feats Lara continues to hold the record for the highest individual score in Tests having scored an unbeaten 400 against England on 12th April 2006 in Antigua. The southpaw also holds the record for the highest score in First Class cricket as well having notched up a monumental 501 against Durham while playing for Warwickshire in Birmingham on June 6. On the other hand, Tendulkar retired as the most prolific batter in the history of international cricket with 34357 runs to his name and a world record 100 international centuries. Published By: Rishabh Beniwal Published On: May 30, 2024

India Vs Pakistan: ‘Safest place to be will be …’: Nassau police chief on ISIS-K’s ‘Lone Wolf’ attack threat for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on June 9, significant security measures are being implemented at Eisenhower Park stadium in New York, as stated by Patrick Ryder, the Nassau County Police Department Commissioner. The match, which is anticipated to draw a large audience due to the longstanding rivalry between the two teams, has prompted authorities to enhance security protocols following reports of potential threats. SEE ALSO: T20 World Cup Schedule According to ESPNCricinfo, the security increase comes after certain threats were identified, though the governor’s office has clarified that, based on current intelligence, there is no credible threat to public safety.“When you have got a game and a crowd as big as this, everything is credible. We will go through every fine detail when it comes to the security and safety of the residents here in Nassau County. I can guarantee you this is the largest security we have ever had to do in this county’s history, and I can also guarantee you the safest place to be in Nassau County on June 9 will be inside that stadium,” said Commissioner Ryder.To facilitate these measures, Eisenhower Park will be closed to the public from early morning until the evening of the match day, with access to the stadium controlled through metal detectors. Restrictions on bags and drones will be enforced, and parking will be limited to VIP ticket holders, with alternative arrangements made for other spectators. The police presence will be significant, both on the ground and in the air, with coordination among federal, state, and local partners, including transit police. The security plan extends beyond the local efforts, with the New York State Police engaged in elevated security measures as directed by Governor Kathy Hochul. These measures include increased law enforcement presence, advanced surveillance, and thorough screening processes, underscoring the commitment to public safety.The International Cricket Council (ICC) has also assured that security will be robust throughout the tournament at all venues, with a comprehensive security plan in place. The ICC works closely with host country authorities to monitor and evaluate global security, ensuring that risks are appropriately mitigated.The match at Eisenhower Park Stadium is part of a series of eight ICC T20 WC matches hosted in the area, highlighting the significance of the event. The governor of New York and the ICC have both expressed their commitment to ensuring that the Cricket World Cup is a safe and enjoyable experience for all involved.(Inputs from ANI)

‘Can I bring my girlfriend?’: Gautam Gambhir reveals first conversation with ‘KKR’s MVP and brother’ Sunil Narine | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has heaped praise on star all-rounder Sunil Narine, who played a pivotal role in KKR’s third Indian Premier League title this year. Narine was named the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of IPL 2024. Narine regained his magical touch this season, scoring 488 runs and taking 17 wickets throughout the tournament.In a recent interaction with Sportskeeda, Gambhir spoke about his camaraderie with Narine and reminisced about the latter’s early days in the KKR camp.Gambhir, who captained KKR to their IPL victories in 2012 and 2014, highlighted Narine’s crucial role in those triumphs.”Me and Narine are similar characters, and so are our emotions. I still remember that when Narine first came into the IPL in 2012, it was in Jaipur, and we were going for practice, and I told him to come join for lunch. He was so shy that he did not say a single word during lunch, and the first question that he eventually asked was, ‘Can I bring my girlfriend to the IPL?’,” Gambhir recalled.Gambhir suggested that he and Narine share a special bond, describing the all-rounder as a brother. “He was so quiet that first season, but now, we can talk about anything. He is like a brother to me. I don’t see him as a friend, I don’t see him as a teammate, I see him as a brother. If I need him or he needs me, I think we are just one call away, that is the sort of relationship that we have built. We do not get excited much, we do not show too many emotions, we are not flamboyant, we just do the job and come back,” he added.Gambhir also emphasized Narine’s consistent value to KKR, asserting that he has always been the team’s ‘MVP’. “What can I say about him? Even if he didn’t win the ‘most valuable player award’ he would have still been the MVP. You are looking at his stats but he was KKR’s MVP even before the season got underway. The world has seen his talent as an all-rounder and I’m sure that Narine still has plenty to give to KKR and world cricket,” Gambhir explained.

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Wearing India jersey is different feeling, hope to make it count: Rishabh Pant

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New York, It would be 527 days since his life-threatening accident when Rishabh Pant dons the India jersey on June 5 at the Nassau County ground for the opening T20 World Cup match against Ireland and he can’t wait for it. Wearing India jersey is different feeling, hope to make it count: Rishabh Pant On March 23 this year, Pant wore the blue of Delhi Capitals while making an emotional comeback after the horrific car crash in 2022 but he is more eager to wear a different shade of blue the ‘India Blue’ to be specific. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “Getting back on the field with an Indian jersey on is a different feeling altogether. this is something I missed a lot…Hopefully I make it count and make it better from here,” Pant told BCCI.TV on the sidelines of India’s first net session ahead of the warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1. Pant, who underwent an intense 15-month rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, had teammate Suryakumar Yadav for company during this interaction and recalled the time how his presence helped him cope with the loneliness of his injury management programme in the NCA. “Seeing the team here and meeting them again, spending time, having fun with them, having a conversation with them, I really enjoyed,” a beaming Pant said. Having scored 446 runs in 13 IPL games, Pant is slowly getting back into the groove. The leaner and fitter Pant looked in nice touch at the India nets at the Cantiague Park on the outskirts of New York City. Pant also spoke about the prospects of cricket gaining popularity in the USA going forward. He felt the T20 World Cup could be the start of an eventful chapter. “We are used to playing in certain countries but this is a different prospect. It has opened up a different channel for sport because I feel cricket is growing around the world and…getting the exposure here would be nice for cricket as well as USA cricket,” he said. He spoke about the drop-in pitches that will be used during the tournament and also the bright sunshine that he and the rest of the team is getting used to. “New pitches are there. I’m just getting used to the conditions. The sun is a little bit brighter here, so just getting used to the conditions over here. Let’s see how it goes,” Pant concluded. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

New York promises unprecedented security for India-Pakistan clash following terror threat

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul said she has directed state police to elevate security measures to ensure safety of the crowds.. File | Photo Credit: AP New York’s Nassau County will have unprecedented security arrangements in place for the T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan on June 9 due to the threat of a terror attack here even though state Governor Kathy Hochul insisted that it is not credible “at this time.” The Eisenhower Park Stadium at the Nassau County will host eight matches of the tournament-proper, including India’s three outings. The Indians will also play a practice game against Bangladesh here on June 1. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul said she has directed state police to elevate security measures to ensure safety of the crowds. “In preparation for the World Cup my team has been working with federal & local law enforcement to keep attendees safe. While there is no credible threat at this time, I’ve directed @nyspolice (NYPD) to elevate security measures & we’ll continue to monitor as the event nears,” Ms. Hochul said in a post on X. A report on CNN said that New York officials are putting safety precautions in place “after terror group ISIS-K made a global threat earlier this year” against the World Cup. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said on May 29 that the event received an ISIS-K-linked threat in April. “That was followed by more specific threats on the India versus Pakistan game, scheduled for June 9, and references to a viral video circulating online, which calls for ‘that lone wolf to act out’,” the report said. “I can guarantee you this. This is the largest security we’ve ever had to do in this county’s history, and I can also guarantee you this – the safest place to be in Nassau County on June 9th will be inside that stadium,” Mr. Ryder said in that report. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said described the mega-event, which is likely to draw massive crowds from among the expats, as “Super Bowl on steroids”. “There will be teams from all over the world coming in. There will be fans from all over the world coming to Nassau County…we have been meeting for well over six months on a regular basis to talk about security concerns and health care concerns, which could potentially arise at any kind of event of this magnitude”. “We take every threat seriously. There are the same procedures for every threat,” Mr. Blakeman said. Mr. Blakeman also noted the county’s coordinated security efforts with federal partners, including the FBI, and Department of Homeland Security among others. “To that end, we have taken many, many precautions as well as making sure that the stadium and the surrounding Eisenhower Park are safe,” he said. The Rohit Sharma-led side will begin its campaign by taking on Ireland on June 5, followed by the high-voltage clash against Pakistan on June 9. The team will then face hosts USA on June 12. The terror threat to the event was first revealed by Trinidad’s Prime Minister Keith Rowley and the ICC had responded to it by asserting that a robust security cover is in place to ensure smooth conduct of the event. “The safety and security of everyone at the event is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place. “We work closely with authorities in our host countries and continually monitor and evaluate the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event,” the ICC had stated.

England’s Sophie Ecclestone break 21-year-old all-time record in ODIs – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Sophie Ecclestone England’s left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone entered the record books in the third and final ODI against Pakistan played on May 28 (Wednesday) played at the County Ground in Chelmsford. She picked up three wickets for just 15 runs and completed 100 wickets in the ODI format in the 64th match of her already glorious career. She reached the landmark of 100 scalps in the format in 63 innings becoming the fastest ever to the milestone in Women’s cricket. This record earlier belonged to Australia’s Cathryn Fitzpatrick who had completed a century of wickets in the 50-over format in 64 innings back in February 2003. Sophie is world’s number one ODI and T20I bowler at the moment and at the age of only 25, she has already played 64 ODIs and 81 T20Is accounting for more than 100 wickets in both formats. Thanks to her spell, in the third ODI against Pakistan, England comfortably defended the 302-run total winning the match by a massive margin of 178 runs. In fact, it was a collective effort from England’s bowling unit as well with Lauren Bell and Nat-Sciver Brunt accounting for a couple of wickets each too. Fastest to 100 ODI wickets in women’s cricket Player Innings taken to complete 100 wickets Sophie Ecclestone (England) 63 Cathryn Fitzpatrick (Australia) 64 Megan Schutt (Australia) 66 Jess Jonassen (Australia) 67 Shabnim Ismail (South Africa) 68 Overall, Ecclestone picked up six wickets, the highest in the series by any bowler and won the player of the series award for her efforts. As for the match, Nat-Sciver won the player of the match award for smashing an unbeaten 124 off 117 balls that helped the hosts put behind a relatively slow start (70/3 in 14th over) and post a total in excess of 300 runs in their 50 overs. In response, apart from Muneeba Ali (47) and Aliya Riaz (35), none of the Pakistan batters could even cross the 15-run mark as they crumbled for only 124 runs in the 30th over of the innings. Pakistan’s tour of England concluded with zero wins for the visiting side even as England batted first in all the matches (3 T20Is and 2 ODIs with one match getting washed out).

‘It’s all good, these things happen’: Shahid Afridi clears the air with Suresh Raina over social media banter | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has clarified his recent interaction with former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina over a social media post, which led to Raina deleting his comment.The incident began when Afridi was announced as an ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. In response to this announcement, an X user taunted Raina by saying, “ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024.Hello Suresh Raina.”Raina quickly responded with a post that read, “I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you.”Afridi addressed the situation on his YouTube channel, revealing that he had a conversation with Raina about the post. “Suresh Raina and I have shared many cricketing moments, and he’s a good person,” Afridi said. “Sometimes, lighthearted banter happens. After seeing his post on social media, I spoke with him, and he understood the situation like a younger brother. He agreed to delete the tweet. It’s all good; these things happen. Great individuals acknowledge and rectify their mistakes.” This isn’t the first time Raina has taken a playful jab at Afridi. During the IPL 2024, while answering a question from Aakash Chopra on commentary about reversing his retirement decision, Raina quipped, “I am Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi.” Afridi has recently joined an illustrious group of T20 World Cup ambassadors, including Yuvraj Singh, the ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle, and the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt.

‘This is one thing I missed a lot’: Rishabh Pant welcomes return to Indian cricket team for T20 World Cup after 16 months | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently resumed training with the Indian cricket team after a hiatus of over 16 months, in preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup‘s opening match against Ireland on June 5. The tournament is set to take place across the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to June 29. India’s pre-tournament preparations include a solitary warm-up fixture against Bangladesh on June 1 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. ALSO SEE: T20 World Cup Schedule Pant’s comeback to competitive cricket occurred during this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), following a severe road accident in December 2022. His return marks a significant moment as he dons the Indian jersey once again. In the IPL 2024 season, Pant played for the Delhi Capitals, who finished sixth in the standings. Despite the team’s failure to advance to the playoffs, Pant was a standout performer, accumulating 446 runs in 13 matches, including three half-centuries, and finishing as the team’s leading run-scorer. Ahead of the World Cup, Pant has visibly slimmed down and appears in excellent physical condition. A video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) featured Pant expressing his enthusiasm for rejoining the national team and the unique experience of playing in the USA.“This is one thing I missed a lot (practicing with the Indian team and playing for them). Getting back on the field with the Indian jersey on, it is a different feel altogether and this is something I missed a lot. I think seeing the teammates and meeting them again, spending time, having fun with them, enjoying having conversations, really enjoying it,” said Pant. “We are used to playing in certain countries but this is a different prospect. It has opened up a different channel for sport because I feel cricket is growing around the world and getting in a country like the US and getting the exposure here would be nice for cricket as well as USA cricket I guess. So just getting used to conditions over here and let us see how it goes. Hopefully, I make it count and make it more better from here,” he added.Pant’s performance in T20 World Cups to date includes participation in the 2021 and 2022 editions, where he scored a total of 87 runs across five innings, with a top score of 39. The upcoming World Cup presents an opportunity for Pant and the Indian team to strive for their first ICC trophy since winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Despite reaching the finals and semifinals of various ICC tournaments in recent years, including the 50-over World Cup and the World Test Championship, India has not clinched an ICC trophy since their 2013 victory.India’s campaign in the T20 World Cup will commence against Ireland, followed by matches against Pakistan, the USA, and Canada in Group A. The team aims to secure their first T20 World Cup title since the inaugural tournament in 2007. In the previous edition held in Australia in 2022, India was eliminated in the semifinals by England.(Inputs from ANI)