Cricket has made its way to the heart of New York City as passionate fans from across the US and Canada gathered at Westbury station on Wednesday morning. Filled with excitement, regular commuters traveling to the city found themselves surrounded by cricket fans who were eagerly awaiting the first-ever T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Cricket Council (ICC) arranged buses to transport fans from the station to Nassau County Ground, where they were greeted by enthusiastic Indian supporters who were eager to experience cricket entertainment in their adopted home. Abhay, a fan who had driven for hours from Boston, was determined to be part of this historic moment and show his love for the game.
Young and old, Indian fans painted in the tri-colour, made their way to the stadium, chanting “we will win” slogans. The atmosphere was festive as groups of friends and families treated it like a picnic, reminiscing about their experiences at iconic cricket grounds like Eden Gardens.
Captain Rohit Sharma’s promise to leave something special for the fans added to the excitement as fans eagerly awaited the match against Ireland. Despite the challenge of securing tickets for the India-Pakistan game, fans from all over, including a couple from Toronto with their baby, made the journey to witness the magic of cricket on American soil.
As India took to the field, Nassau County Ground erupted with cheers and tri-colour flags flew proudly in