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New York's connection with cricket and the T20 World Cup

New York is known for its iconic skyline, cultural offerings and having a leading financial district, but what about cricket?

The temporary Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is one of the host venues for the 2024 Men’s ICC T20 World Cup - including hosting India against Pakistan.

Nikhil Puri from the Galacticos Cricket Club in New York tells Sportsworld’s Delyth Lloyd about the city’s cricket history and what impact the tournament can have on the city.

Image: The cricket pitch at Galacticos Cricket Club which is an inner-city cricket club in Manhattan, New York. (Credit: Galacticos Cricket Club)

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