The T20 World Cup is being played on American and West Indies soil. The final match of this year’s World Cup was played on Wednesday at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York, USA. The Indian team secured the ticket to the Super-8 by defeating the hosts USA. This stadium in New York will be demolished as soon as the match between India and America ends. A bulldozer has arrived for this. Because this stadium was built only for the Twenty20 World Cup. It is the first modular cricket stadium. About 30 million dollars i.e. about 248 crore rupees have been spent on the construction of this ground.
Nassau County International Stadium: A Short-Lived Landmark
#WATCH | Nassau County, New York (USA): Bulldozers placed at the Nassau Cricket Stadium as the temporary stadium is set to be dismantled from tomorrow.
The T20 World Cup match between India and the US yesterday was played here. pic.twitter.com/iYsgaEOWlP
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024
Nassau County International Stadium in New York, constructed for the T20 World Cup, stands as the first modular cricket stadium. With a budget of approximately $30 million (about 248 crore rupees), it was built in a rapid five-month period. The ICC chose New York to host some World Cup matches to help popularize cricket in America, also selecting venues in Texas and Florida. The decision to construct this temporary stadium was made in September 2023, demonstrating a remarkable feat of engineering and planning.
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From Construction to Demolition: A Brief but Impactful Existence
New York’s Nassau County Stadium was built in five months. To popularize cricket in America, ICC decided to organize the Twenty20 World Cup matches in New York. Apart from this, Texas and Florida were also selected as venues for the matches in the tournament. The decision to build Nassau County Stadium was made in September 2023 and the stadium was built in just a few days.
Morrisville, North Carolina was also discussed earlier. But Nassau County was chosen to minimize environmental damage. It’s a long way from New York City. The site was leased by the ICC to build a stadium for the Twenty20 World Cup.
The T20 World Cup 2024 has not only showcased thrilling cricket but also innovative approaches to hosting international sports events. The Nassau County International Stadium, though short-lived, played a crucial role in this endeavor. As the tournament progresses to its next stages in the West Indies and Florida, the legacy of this modular stadium will be remembered as a bold experiment in the global expansion of cricket.
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