<p>USA’s win over Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup stage was the mother of all upsets, and what stood out was that it was mostly an 'Indian' team. Several Indian-origin players on the American team seem to have enjoyed the victory&nbsp; a lot. However,&nbsp; their next clash is against Team India at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday (June 12), and Saurabh Netravalkar, the bowler who defended 19 runs against Pakistan in the super over, opened up on facing India and some of his ex-mates, including Suryakumar Yadav.</p>

<p>With two wins in as many matches, the co-hosts of the tournament, the USA, is sitting at the top of the points table, and a win over India or Ireland in their remaining two games will seal their spot in Super Eight.</p>

<p>Although they looked settled as a unit, taking down India would require plenty more than just a good day of cricket. That, however, is not even the biggest worry for Netravalkar, who admits feeling a bit emotional going against the country he represented at the U-19 level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the ANI news agency, Netravalkar said India is the top team in the world and that playing against them would be a huge learning curve for the cricket’s newbies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-why-pakistans-loss-to-usa-in-t20-world-cup-good-for-cricket-in-america-729709">Explained: Why Pakistan’s loss to USA in T20 World Cup is good for cricket in America</a></strong></p>

<p>“It is one of the top teams in the world. So, obviously, we will get to watch and learn how they play and how they approach.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I had played with a few players in the team (Team India) as a child, like Suryakumar Yadav. We played together since U15. So, it would feel good to meet them. I am happy for them; it would also be an emotional moment for me. It would be a good challenge for us...My focus would be to see what is my role in this team (Team USA)...I will give my best for my team and I will try to execute my plan and also enjoy my game,” Netravalkar said.</p>

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<h2>Harmeet speaks on beating Pakistan</h2>

<p>Harmeet Singh and Netravalkar were part of India’s Under-19 World Cup squads in 2012 and 2010, respectively, and switched bases to the US later on, in search of better prospects.</p>

<p>However, having plied their trade in the USA Cricket Team for some time now, they know what it meant for them to win over the former champions like Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, considering their form lately (having beaten Bangladesh in home T20Is and knocking Canada in their tournament opener), Team USA walked in with their heads held high against Pakistan.</p>

<p>"We have been playing really well for the last few months... We knew Pakistan had recently lost 2 tournaments and T20 is a format that works on momentum... When we had to play against Pakistan, we had nothing to lose, nevertheless, we played our best game,” Harmeet Singh said in a chat with ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Team India's next game is against arch-rivals Pakistan in New York on Sunday (June 9).&nbsp;</p>


USA’s win over Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup stage was the mother of all upsets, and what stood out was that it was mostly an 'Indian' team. Several Indian-origin players on the American team seem to have enjoyed the victory a lot.

USA’s win over Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup stage was the mother of all upsets, and what stood out was that it was mostly an 'Indian' team. Several Indian-origin players on the American team seem to have enjoyed the victory a lot. However, their next clash is against Team India at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday (June 12), and Saurabh Netravalkar, the bowler who defended 19 runs against Pakistan in the super over, opened up on facing India and some of his ex-mates, including Suryakumar Yadav. With two wins in as many matches, the co-hosts of the tournament, the USA, is sitting at the top of the points table, and a win over India or Ireland in their remaining two games will seal their spot in Super Eight. Although they looked settled as a unit, taking down India would require plenty more than just a good day of cricket. That, however, is not even the biggest worry for Netravalkar, who admits feeling a bit emotional going against the country he represented at the U-19 level. Speaking to the ANI news agency, Netravalkar said India is the top team in the world and that playing against them would be a huge learning curve for the cricket’s newbies. ALSO READ: Explained: Why Pakistan’s loss to USA in T20 World Cup is good for cricket in America “It is one of the top teams in the world. So, obviously, we will get to watch and learn how they play and how they approach. “I had played with a few players in the team (Team India) as a child, like Suryakumar Yadav. We played together since U15. So, it would feel good to meet them. I am happy for them; it would also be an emotional moment for me. It would be a good challenge for us...My focus would be to see what is my role in this team (Team USA)...I will give my best for my team and I will try to execute my plan and also enjoy my game,” Netravalkar said. #WATCH | New York: On Team USA's next match against Team India in #T20WorldCup24, USA Cricketer, Saurabh Netravalkar says, "...It is one of the top teams in the world. So, obviously we will get to watch and learn how they play, how they approach. I had played with a few players… pic.twitter.com/ZS6KMQINl6 — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2024 × Harmeet speaks on beating Pakistan Harmeet Singh and Netravalkar were part of India’s Under-19 World Cup squads in 2012 and 2010, respectively, and switched bases to the US later on, in search of better prospects. However, having plied their trade in the USA Cricket Team for some time now, they know what it meant for them to win over the former champions like Pakistan. Also, considering their form lately (having beaten Bangladesh in home T20Is and knocking Canada in their tournament opener), Team USA walked in with their heads held high against Pakistan. "We have been playing really well for the last few months... We knew Pakistan had recently lost 2 tournaments and T20 is a format that works on momentum... When we had to play against Pakistan, we had nothing to lose, nevertheless, we played our best game,” Harmeet Singh said in a chat with ANI. #WATCH | New York: On USA beating Pakistan in the #T20WorldCup24, USA player Harmeet Singh says, "We have been playing really well for the last few months... We knew Pakistan had recently lost 2 tournaments and T20 is a format that works on momentum... When we had to play against… pic.twitter.com/oqDNMYFEFg — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2024 × Meanwhile, Team India's next game is against arch-rivals Pakistan in New York on Sunday (June 9).

T20 World Cup: Indians vs India in New York - USA's Netravalkar opens up on facing Men in Blue

<p>When the batters were making headlines for scoring over 250 runs in 20 overs for fun during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, none of those involved in smashing sixes complained, but when the playing conditions got tougher to bat, all took to their social media to complain about the pitches. Heinrich Klaasen - the most fearless T20 batter going around, feels the batters must adjust to playing at the newly built Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York during the 2024 T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>With the New York pitch&nbsp;drawing flak for playing slow and not up to the international standards, Klaasen asked those who enjoyed batting in the IPL should put in hard yards to score runs on these ‘difficult pitches’.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/worry-mounts-for-australia-as-mitchell-starc-suffer-injury-scare-ahead-of-england-tie-at-t20-world-cup-729434">Worry mounts for Australia as Mitchell Starc suffers injury scare ahead of England tie at T20 World Cup</a></strong></p>

<p>During South Africa’s campaign opener against Sri Lanka at this venue, the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka on 77 – their lowest total in the T20 WCs. Anrich Nortje, who picked four wickets for just seven runs in four overs, said ‘he didn’t think there was anything wrong with the wickets and that they were just different.</p>

<p>"At the IPL, no one really complained about 270 plays 270. Now the bowlers are getting conditions a little bit more in their favour, so I think it's just getting the balance right," Klaasen said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The batters need to suck it up as well. It's not always going to be a 200 wicket, and you have to play a little bit smarter cricket to get over the line. We don't mind if the bowlers got something in it; that makes some good entertaining cricket, and you have to use your cricket brain a little bit. It's just getting the balance right, too flat and too bowler-friendly. That's obviously why the groundsman gets paid the big bucks,” he added.</p>

<h2>'We need to make peace with it’</h2>

<p>Explaining further, Klaasen said all the batters have experienced such conditions before and must go back to recollecting those memories of how they performed at that time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We've got experience playing in these types of conditions now, so we just need to go back into the memory bank and take some responsibility that it might not be a wicket that we can just tee off and hit boundaries," he said. "We need to play some clever cricket and need to make peace with that."</p>

<p>"You can still hit boundaries. If you play on one side of the field, it's not that big, and so you can still hit boundaries,” he continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Africa will face the Netherlands on Saturday (June 8).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


When the batters were making headlines for scoring over 250 runs in 20 overs for fun during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, none of those involved in smashing sixes complained, but when the playing conditions got tougher to bat, all took to their social media to complain about the pitches.

When the batters were making headlines for scoring over 250 runs in 20 overs for fun during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, none of those involved in smashing sixes complained, but when the playing conditions got tougher to bat, all took to their social media to complain about the pitches. Heinrich Klaasen - the most fearless T20 batter going around, feels the batters must adjust to playing at the newly built Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York during the 2024 T20 World Cup. With the New York pitch drawing flak for playing slow and not up to the international standards, Klaasen asked those who enjoyed batting in the IPL should put in hard yards to score runs on these ‘difficult pitches’. ALSO READ: Worry mounts for Australia as Mitchell Starc suffers injury scare ahead of England tie at T20 World Cup During South Africa’s campaign opener against Sri Lanka at this venue, the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka on 77 – their lowest total in the T20 WCs. Anrich Nortje, who picked four wickets for just seven runs in four overs, said ‘he didn’t think there was anything wrong with the wickets and that they were just different. "At the IPL, no one really complained about 270 plays 270. Now the bowlers are getting conditions a little bit more in their favour, so I think it's just getting the balance right," Klaasen said. "The batters need to suck it up as well. It's not always going to be a 200 wicket, and you have to play a little bit smarter cricket to get over the line. We don't mind if the bowlers got something in it; that makes some good entertaining cricket, and you have to use your cricket brain a little bit. It's just getting the balance right, too flat and too bowler-friendly. That's obviously why the groundsman gets paid the big bucks,” he added. 'We need to make peace with it’ Explaining further, Klaasen said all the batters have experienced such conditions before and must go back to recollecting those memories of how they performed at that time. "We've got experience playing in these types of conditions now, so we just need to go back into the memory bank and take some responsibility that it might not be a wicket that we can just tee off and hit boundaries," he said. "We need to play some clever cricket and need to make peace with that." "You can still hit boundaries. If you play on one side of the field, it's not that big, and so you can still hit boundaries,” he continued. South Africa will face the Netherlands on Saturday (June 8). (With inputs from agencies)

T20 WC - At IPL, no one complained about 270-run wickets: Klaasen to batters on adjusting to New York pitch

<p>International Cricket Council (ICC) will not be moving any of the T20 World Cup matches out of New York, despite growing fears over substandard pitches and outfield. Instead, ICC is reported to analysing data from previously abandoned games to establish how&nbsp;it need to act, <em>BBC </em>has claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the Nassau County Stadium was developed from scratch in the last few months, drop-in pitches that were prepared in Australia and later curated in Florida have been used for the two matches. The outfield has also been laid down artificially which means the ball cannot zip through the surface when the batter times it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the two matches so far, no team has been able to cross the three figure mark as stroke-making remains difficult.&nbsp;According to a BCC report, after India played their first match against Ireland, the team management privately voiced their unhappiness with the unpredictable bounce and two-paced nature of the strips.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-this-is-ea-cricket-pitch-fans-angry-over-pitch-and-outfield-used-in-india-vs-ireland-match-729147"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;T20 World Cup: ‘This is EA Cricket pitch’ - Fans angry over pitch and outfield used in India vs Ireland match</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Ex-players criticise the pitch</strong></h2>

<p>Former Indian cricketer-turned-pundit, Irfan Pathan did not mince any words in criticising the pitch. Pathan said if such pitches were used in India, the stadiums would not be allotted another match.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Look, we definitely want to promote cricket in America, but this pitch is not safe for players. If we had a pitch like this in India, a match would never be played there again for a very long time. This pitch is definitely not good. I mean, we are talking about the World Cup here, not even a bilateral series," Pathan stated on <em>Star Sports</em>.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-india-sink-ireland-to-kickstart-tournament-with-dominant-win-729181"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;T20 World Cup: India sink Ireland to kickstart tournament with dominant win</strong></a></p>

<p>Wasim Jaffer, another former Indian cricketer, took a jab at ICC by suggesting that the pitch seemed more suited for Test cricket than T20. "This is an excellent pitch in New York. Provided the idea was to get the American audience hooked on to Test cricket disguised as T20," Jaffer posted on X.</p>

<p>The concerns are legitimate as India square up against Pakistan in their next match at the same stadium. The uneven bounce could prove&nbsp;the undoing of a contest that has been billed as the biggest match of the tournament for months.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


International Cricket Council (ICC) will not be moving any of the T20 World Cup matches out of New York, despite growing fears over substandard pitches and outfield.

International Cricket Council (ICC) will not be moving any of the T20 World Cup matches out of New York, despite growing fears over substandard pitches and outfield. Instead, ICC is reported to analysing data from previously abandoned games to establish how it need to act, BBC has claimed. Since the Nassau County Stadium was developed from scratch in the last few months, drop-in pitches that were prepared in Australia and later curated in Florida have been used for the two matches. The outfield has also been laid down artificially which means the ball cannot zip through the surface when the batter times it. In the two matches so far, no team has been able to cross the three figure mark as stroke-making remains difficult. According to a BCC report, after India played their first match against Ireland, the team management privately voiced their unhappiness with the unpredictable bounce and two-paced nature of the strips. Also read | T20 World Cup: ‘This is EA Cricket pitch’ - Fans angry over pitch and outfield used in India vs Ireland match Ex-players criticise the pitch Former Indian cricketer-turned-pundit, Irfan Pathan did not mince any words in criticising the pitch. Pathan said if such pitches were used in India, the stadiums would not be allotted another match. "Look, we definitely want to promote cricket in America, but this pitch is not safe for players. If we had a pitch like this in India, a match would never be played there again for a very long time. This pitch is definitely not good. I mean, we are talking about the World Cup here, not even a bilateral series," Pathan stated on Star Sports. Also read | T20 World Cup: India sink Ireland to kickstart tournament with dominant win Wasim Jaffer, another former Indian cricketer, took a jab at ICC by suggesting that the pitch seemed more suited for Test cricket than T20. "This is an excellent pitch in New York. Provided the idea was to get the American audience hooked on to Test cricket disguised as T20," Jaffer posted on X. The concerns are legitimate as India square up against Pakistan in their next match at the same stadium. The uneven bounce could prove the undoing of a contest that has been billed as the biggest match of the tournament for months. (With inputs from agencies)

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