In Just 3 Months: How The India Vs Pakistan Cricket Venue Was Built From Scratch!

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium: On June 9, the world will be watching the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium as it hosts the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan. This match is considered the biggest event in the cricketing world. Fans usually look forward to Virat Kohli’s elegant cover drives and the fast bowling from Pakistan.

The New Attraction: Nassau County Stadium

This time, however, fans will also be amazed by the new stadium itself. The Nassau County Stadium, quickly becoming a sensation in the USA, is a ‘modular marvel’ and a new ‘home’ for cricket. Its impressive design and rapid construction have caught everyone’s attention.

Rapid Construction and Innovation

Built in just over 100 days, this magnificent stadium has left the world in awe. Don Lockerbie, the T20 World Cup 2024 Venue Development Officer, describes it as one of the most challenging projects ever undertaken.

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India vs Pakistan on June 9

On June 9, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will host the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan. This event is expected to attract global attention.

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The Stadium and Its Unique Appeal

• Fan Expectations: Typically, fans look forward to seeing Virat Kohli’s elegant cover drives or the fast-paced bowling from Pakistan. However, this time, they will also be captivated by the new stadium’s design and structure.
• Nassau County Stadium: Built in just over 100 days, the stadium has quickly gained attention and admiration. It is described as a “modular marvel” and an “impossible project” by Don Lockerbie, the T20 World Cup 2024 Venue Development Officer.

Finding the Right Venue

• Search Process: An extensive eight-month search for a suitable third venue for the World Cup led to the selection of Eisenhower Park in Nassau County.
• Contract and Construction: The ICC signed a contract with Nassau County in November 2023. Construction began on January 8, but actual building started on February 18, just 103 days before the first warm-up game. The stadium is unique for being fully modular, made from steel and aluminum, unlike traditional concrete structures.

Creating the Pitches

• Drop-in Pitches: Due to the tight deadline, the ICC opted for drop-in pitches, a proven method in Australia and New Zealand.
• Adelaide Oval Turf Solutions: The ICC worked with this Australian company, which specializes in drop-in pitches. Six trays containing the pitches were shipped to Georgia, then moved to Florida for preparation.
• Final Installation: In April, the pitches were transported to New York and installed in May. Four pitches were placed in the main playing area, with six in the practice area.

Stadium Completion and Inauguration

• Global Effort: The construction involved extensive coordination across continents, resulting in the completion of the 34,000-capacity stadium.
• Inauguration: The stadium was officially opened on May 15 by Olympic legend Usain Bolt, alongside notable cricketers, including Sir Curtly Ambrose.

Schedule of Cricket World Cup matches on Long Island

For the first time, the United States will be hosting Cricket World Cup matches. Nassau County will be the venue for eight matches of the Men’s T20 World Cup. Here’s the schedule of matches at Nassau County’s International Cricket Stadium:

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