Cricket World Cup in the country of baseball?

The cricket world was a little surprised when the United States of America (USA) was named as the host country of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. There were already doubts about hosting such a big event of world cricket in a country where cricket is a popular third-class sport. It's a developed country! Everyone thought that the United States would at least ensure all the modern facilities from the stadium to cricket. But it is sand. Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has expressed his displeasure with the ICC.

The Indian team will begin their World Cup campaign against Ireland tomorrow. Before the match, the Indian cricket team had a practice session at the Kanteerava Stadium. And that's what Rahul Dravid is. The park designated by the ICC for practice is quite far from the venue of the match. Where he's allowed to practice on it, it's a public park!

Speaking to the media, Rahul Dravid said:

"" "It's a bit strange to practice in a park." Of course, in a World Cup, you will be in a big stadium or you will be in a cricket stadium, that is normal. This has happened before. But you know, we're in a public park and practicing. '

The game of cricket in the United States is new to any country. The same goes for India. When asked about his thoughts on the matter, he said:

"" "Of course it's a little different." Coming to a new country, it's obviously exciting. In terms of the general buzz that you get about these events, I think it's a little bit of a different feeling. This is a country whose main sport is not cricket. '

India will play their first match against Ireland at the Nassau County Stadium at 8: 30 pm. The stadium has already been criticized. Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 77 runs on this ground, the Proteas had to lose 4 wickets to win this short run chase. Bangladesh's batting and collapse happened on this ground. All in all, the outfield did not look satisfactory for India.

Rahul Dravid said that despite all the difficulties, the preparations are going on well.

"" "It was a surprise for us to practice in the park." We usually train in big stadiums like the ICC World Cup, but here the team has to train in public parks. Although the players of the team are professional, their preparation is going well. There is not much enthusiasm for cricket in this country, but I hope the enthusiasm will increase soon and the ground will also be filled. '