The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to kick off on June 1st, with the host nation USA facing Canada in the opening match in Texas. However, in a peculiar decision, the grand opening ceremony of the tournament will take place before the second match of the season in Guyana, not the first. The curtain-raiser event is scheduled to occur before the West Indies vs. Papua New Guinea match on June 2nd.
This marks the first time that a cricket World Cup, even partially, is being held on US soil. Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, who arrived in New York on Friday, expressed his surprise at the prospect of playing cricket in the USA. "Honestly, I never thought we would be playing cricket in any form in the states (USA), but now it's a reality," Kohli said.
Kohli believes that the T20 World Cup in the Americas will have a significant impact on the growth of cricket globally. "It's a great start. It's the ideal way to begin and it's going to have a huge impact. In starting off, a kind of a domino effect and I hope it carries on for a long period of time," he said.
While India will begin their campaign on June 5th, the opening ceremony will take place on June 2nd. The ceremony will feature performances by several DJs and singers from the Caribbean, including David Rudder, Ravi B, Erphaan Alves, DJ Ana, and Ultra.
The T20 World Cup 2024 Opening Ceremony will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and its live streaming app, Hotstar.
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