"Fans in the USA turned out in extraordinary numbers for the first round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA," the ICC said in statement. "In the USA alone, 190,000 fans attended matches that have captivated the country and set the stage for cricket’s continued growth in North America." Nassau County cricket stadium drew biggest crowdsThe largest venue during the World Cup, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Long Island in New York, saw almost 165,000 people in attendance during the course of the tournament. Meanwhile, over 22,000 people attended the four matches at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, which has a seating capacity of 7,000, according to Major League Cricket. ICC 'absolutely delighted' with turnout for cricket tournament in US“We are absolutely delighted with how the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has gone in the USA" ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said in a statement.

Source: The Herald June 26, 2024 16:32 UTC