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ICC working to improve quality of pitches at New York venue

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The ICC has acknowledged that the two pitches used so far at the Nassau County International Cricket Ground in New York have been substandard and are striving to “remedy” the issue for the remaining T20 World Cup games at the venue.

In a statement on Thursday, a day after India and Ireland played their group game on an extremely difficult wicket, the ICC said “the pitches used so far at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted.

“The world-class grounds team have been working hard since the conclusion of yesterday’s game to remedy the situation and deliver the best possible surfaces for the remaining matches.”

The first match played at the new venue in New York – a pop-up cricket stadium built in park land in the span of five months, with drop-in pitches made in Florida and transported there – was between South Africa and Sri Lanka on June 3. Sri Lanka were dismissed for 77 on pitch no. 1, and South Africa achieved the target only in 16.2 overs.

On June 5, India bowled Ireland out for 96 on pitch no. 4, and though they won by eight wickets two of their batters – Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant – suffered blows to the body. Rohit had to retire hurt after getting hit on his arm. Ireland’s Harry Tector was also struck on the finger by a sharp bouncer from Jasprit Bumrah.

Following the India-Ireland game, the pitch came in for heavy criticism from several former cricketers, with Andy Flower, an expert on ESPNcricinfo’s Timeout show, saying it was “bordering on dangerous”.

Pitch no. 2 and 3 have not yet been used for games and it was observed that grass had been shaved off one of those surfaces. The New York venue is scheduled to host six more group games, including India versus Pakistan on June 9.

(espncricinfo.com)

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota (28) has died in a car crash in Spain.

The car left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking another car, local police say.

His brother, Andre Silva, also died in the crash.

The accident was just two weeks after Diogo Jota’s wedding day to long-term partner Rute Cardoso, which took place on 22 Juneග The couple had three children together.

The Portuguese international was a key part of the Liverpool side that won the Premier League last season, and earlier played for Wolves and Portoග

Liverpool FC say they are “devastated” by what they call an “unimaginable loss”, Cristiano Ronaldo says “it doesn’t make sense”, while the Portuguese federation says Jota was “an extraordinary person”ග

Prime Minister Keir Starmer also pays tribute to Jota, saying “millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, and non-fans” will be shocked.

(BBC News)

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SL clinches 1st ODI victory over Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka won the first ODI against Bangladesh by 77 runs yesterday (July 02).

Wanindu Hasaranga took 04 wickets for just 10 runs, while Kamindu Mendis claimed 03 wickets for 19 runs.

Chasing a target of 245 runs, Bangladesh were bowled out for 167.

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SL – Bangladesh 1st ODI today

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The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is scheduled to be held today (July 02).

Charith Asalanka leading Sri Lanka and Mehidy Hasan Miraz captaining Bangladesh in ODIs for the first time full-time.

Sri Lanka, having won the Test series 1-0, will take the field with confidence.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday, ODI skipper Asalanka said there is a strong possibility that Milan Ratnayake will be included in the squad for today’s match.

The series opener will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, starting at 2.30 p.m. as a day/night match.

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