The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reached a significant milestone in its preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, with the arrival and installation of specially curated pitches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where Bangladesh will play their second match of the event against South Africa on June 10. 

Ten drop-in pitches, meticulously prepared in Florida since December, have made their way to New York via a convoy of over 20 semi-trailer trucks, thanks to the support of ICC's global logistics partner DP World. These pitches, cultivated with Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass, were nurtured by Adelaide Oval Turf Solutions, led by renowned curator Damian Hough, utilizing techniques perfected at the iconic Adelaide Oval, ICC revealed in a press release. 

Four of these pitches will be installed at the Nassau County stadium, with the remaining six designated for nearby practice facilities. The Adelaide Oval team will remain on-site to assist local grounds crews in maintaining world-class playing surfaces throughout the tournament.

“The installation of these pitches is one of the final pieces in a project that is unprecedented in international cricket,” said Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events. He highlighted the innovative approach of bringing the T20 World Cup to the United States with a temporary venue and pitches originating from across the globe.

Damian Hough, Adelaide Oval Head Curator, expressed his excitement about showcasing their expertise to a global audience. “We're now focused on bedding in the pitches here in New York to ensure we're delivering an end product of the highest quality.”

The state-of-the-art, 34,000-seat modular stadium in Nassau County will host eight World Cup matches featuring teams like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the USA, and Bangladesh. The first match on June 3 will see 2014 champions Sri Lanka take on South Africa.