‘No fears’ over New York T20 World Cup pitches- ICC

Damian Hough was tasked by the ICC with growing the pitches in Australia and transporting them to New York via Florida.

The Australian acknowledged the “the proof will be in the pudding”, but currently has “no concerns” over the pitches as the tournament edges closer.

“Two and a half weeks out from the first game we’re very happy and have nothing to worry about,” said Hough.

“There’s no fears. Some of the best pitches in the world are drop-in pitches. We can build them anywhere.”

Chris Tetley, head of events at the ICC, said the playing field at the stadium was “not a token size” but a “fully-fledged international standard cricket ground” with dimensions of 75 yards east and west, and 67 yards north and south.

“We are around about as big as the Gabba, or The Oval or Wankhede Stadium in terms of playing area,” he added. (BBC)