Updated On: 10 June, 2024 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
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
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.
The Nassau County Cricket Stadium, a temporary venue boasting 34,000 seats, erected in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow on Long Island, witnessed a complete sell-out, as fans traversed vast distances to partake in the spectacle. Co-hosting the World Cup with the West Indies, the USA saw cities like Lauderhill in South Florida and Dallas also hosting matches, underscoring the event`s significance on American soil.
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