Amid bustling streets surrounding the venue, traders peddled jerseys emblazoned with the colours of both teams, while Pakistani supporters proudly waved their national flag atop SUVs
A supporter of Pakistan reacts to their loss to India at the Oculus in Lower Manhattan after watching the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match. Pic/AFP
Key Highlights
- Nassau County Cricket Stadium witnessed a complete sell-out
- Sunday’s fixture epitomised a clash extending far beyond the realms of cricket
- For Indian diaspora, this tournament presented opportunity to witness their cricket icons
In the bustling metropolis of New York, a convergence of fervent cricket aficionados from India and Pakistan descended upon the city in multitudes, infusing the nerve-wracking T20 World Cup 2024 clash with the vibrant essence of the subcontinent, thus transposing cricket onto unaccustomed terrain.