Bulldozers Arrive To Demolish India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Venue. Reason Is Interesting
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In a viral video, bulldozers were seen parked outside the stadium, ready to wipe out the venue.
After hosting eight games of the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, a temporary yet significant venue located in Eisenhower Park, Long Island, New York is set to be dismantled on Friday, June 14. Constructed in just five months, India's Group A fixture against co-hosts USA on Wednesday was the last game to be played at the venue. In a viral video, bulldozers were seen parked outside the stadium, ready to wipe out the temporary venue. #WATCH | Nassau County, New York (USA): Bulldozers placed at the Nassau Cricket Stadium as the temporary stadium is set to be dismantled from tomorrow.The T20 World Cup match between India and the US yesterday was played here. pic.twitter.com/iYsgaEOWlP
While the modular components of the stadium will be dismantled and repurposed, local cricket clubs and fans will continue to have access to the top-tier turf and infrastructure.
This will help boost the the sport's popularity in the region and provide a platform for the developing local talent. The Nassau County International Stadium, however, will always be remebered for hosting the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash.
On Wednesday, Suryakumar Yadav hit an unbeaten half-century and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh claimed a career-best 4-9 as India defeated the United States by seven wickets to reach the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage.
