From Dubai to the USA: Heading to the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
This year the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be held jointly by the USA and the West Indies. The press release from the International Cricket Council has announced 55 matches that will take place from June 2nd to June 29th, 2024.
The decision to choose the USA as the host country for this prestigious tournament pursues two strategic goals: to utilize the potential of the North American market for the development of cricket and to fulfill the ambitions of the International Cricket Council in including cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The matches will be held at three venues in the USA – Dallas, Florida and New York, as well as seven venues in the Caribbean basin – Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago.
The competition will involve 20 teams, which will be divided into four groups (with five teams in each):
- The USA and the West Indies have received automatic qualification as host countries.
- The top eight teams of the 2022 tournament also qualified. They are Australia, England, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
- The next two countries with the highest rating: Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
- European qualifiers: Ireland and Scotland.
- Qualifying matches in the East Asia/ Pacific region: Papua New Guinea.
- American qualifiers: Canada.
- Asian qualifiers: Nepal and Oman.
- African qualifiers: Namibia and Uganda.
The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup promises to be truly massive! Although both Texas and Florida already have all the infrastructure for hosting cricket competitions, the International Cricket Council aims to increase the capacity of both stadiums. This year fans will be able to enjoy world-class cricket in the most modern venues.
In addition, the International Cricket Council has announced its intention to build a modern modular stadium with a capacity of 34,000 people in Nassau County, New York. The location for construction has been chosen as Eisenhower Park. It is located just 30 miles east of Manhattan and provides easy access for fans from all over New York.
The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off in Dallas, where the opening match between Canada and the USA will take place on June 2nd, and the grand final will be held on Barbados on June 29th.
Planning a trip to the 2024 ICC World Cup in the USA
Despite the fact that the USA will host only a third of the matches within the framework of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the spectacle promises to be truly grand! Modern modular stadiums equipped with state-of-the-art technologies are ready to welcome fans from all over the world.
So why not plan a trip to the USA right now? It’s time to start choosing a hotel, but before it is important to submit for obtaining an American visa. There are only four months left until the start of the World Cup, but thanks to the experienced specialists of The Visa Services you will easily obtain the desired appointment for an interview at the US Consulate and confidently pass the interview.
By the way, this summer another significant event for cricket enthusiasts will take place in the USA – the Premier League Cricket. The seventeen-day tournament kicks off on July 4th, and all 19 matches will be held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. Isn’t this just another reason to apply for a US visa and enjoy the game of your favorite teams?
FAQ:
Q: I plan to submit documents for visa processing in advance, but I don’t know where exactly I will go yet. If I need proof of flight and hotel bookings to submit the application, what should I do?
A: The specialists at The Visa Services can provide all the bookings that will be valid until the visa is obtained. Moreover, we do everything possible to ensure that the embassy has no reason to restrict the validity of your visa by visiting a specific country.
Q: I have a tight business schedule, and I can plan a trip only knowing the exact dates of the holidays. Can I take a risk and apply for a visa on the eve of the trip?
A: If you have previous Schengen visas, you have a chance to get a multiple-entry visa that will not be limited to a few days. Therefore, you will be able to fly at any convenient time. When applying, indicate the preliminary date and purpose of the trip.
