The Pakistan team hotel was moved at the PCB’s request shortly before the clash against India in the T20 World Cup.
The ICC has responded to complaints from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by moving the Pakistan cricket team to a better hotel in New York ahead of the T20 World Cup. Initially, the team was scheduled to travel to the Long Island Stadium in Westbury within 90 minutes. But after PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi signed off, they were taken to a hotel just five minutes from the venue.
According to AP, a source at the PCB confirmed the change and emphasized the need to reduce travel time for the comfort and preparation of the players. The overhaul sees Pakistan well positioned for their crucial match against arch-rivals India on Sunday.
Pakistan Cricket Board
The move comes in the face of concerns from other groups about the march’s weapons in New York. The Indian team plays their team matches in the city, staying in a hotel just 10 minutes from the stadium. India have won their first tournament here, showing the benefits of reducing travel time. Similarly, the Sri Lankan team expressed their dissatisfaction with their accommodation. After being bowled out for just 77 runs against South Africa. They blamed part of their struggle on the long drive from a hotel more than an hour from the stadium. This response may affect the ICC’s decision to address Pakistan’s immediate concerns.
Pakistan will arrive in New York after their Group A opener against the United States in Dallas on Thursday. The team requires to ensure the highest performance and higher players, mostly expected of India. Luminaire attracts attention to important pressure regularly.
One Indian starts to initiate the campaign World T20 World Fun and Wednesday, to pass in Ireland by 8 members of New York. A brilliant bowling effort by Indian captain Hardik Pandya (3/27) helped India bowl out the team for just 96 before the men in blue chased down the target in 12.2 overs on a tricky over.
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