T20 World Cup 2024: Demolition of Nassau County stadium in New York begins; know the reason behind it

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, built in a rapid 106 days for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, is now undergoing dismantling. This process commenced following Wednesday’s game between India and co-hosts United States (USA).

Swift construction and imported pitches

In September 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) designated this stadium as a venue for the World Cup. Given the tight timeline, the ICC utilized drop-in pitches crafted in Adelaide, Australia. These pitches have been a focal point in the cricket community during the tournament.

Noteworthy matches and pitch dynamics

The Nassau County Stadium hosted several significant matches:

• India defended a score of 119 against Pakistan.
• South Africa overcame Bangladesh while defending 113.
• Pakistan successfully chased 107 against Canada.
• India completed their successful chase against the USA.

Out of eight matches, teams batting first secured victories three times, while teams chasing won five times. The average first-innings score was 108, with India achieving the highest successful chase of 111 for three against the USA. The highest total set was 137 for seven by Canada against Ireland, which they defended successfully.

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Reason for the Demolition

According to a report on Cricbuzz, there were plans to host Major League Cricket (MLC) games at the stadium. But it did not materialize as MLC officials and franchises showed minimal interest. While a permanent cricket stadium may be built in the future, it is unlikely to be at this location. Not to mention, New York serves as the home base for the Mumbai Indians team (MI NY) in the MLC. The Ambani family, owners of MI NY, are anticipated to construct a new stadium soon.

Prospects for a new stadium

The demolition of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium signifies the end of its brief existence, but the possibility of a new, permanent cricket venue in New York remains. The involvement of prominent cricket stakeholders, such as the Ambanis, hints at significant developments in cricket infrastructure in the area.

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