The New York hotel’s amenities were so inadequate that Indian players were obliged to purchase a gym membership outside of the building.
There have been a number of distinctive aspects to the USA’s hosting of the T20 World Cup in 2024. Many firsts have occurred at the premier tournament in the United States of America, including the utilization of drop-in pitches and forcing teams to train in public parks. At the T20 World Cup, where the Indian cricket team is playing its Group A matches, things took an unexpected turn in New York. Since the squad wasn’t thrilled with the hotel’s amenities, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to purchase gym memberships for its players outside of the building.
The setup at the team hotel in Long Island wasn’t suitable, so the players have been using the gyms at a well-known chain in the city, according to a report in Cricket Next.
“Yes, the crew has a membership to a neighboring gym that they all utilize; they don’t use the gym at the hotel. It is a pretty well-known chain of gyms,” the insider was quoted in the report as adding.
The Indian squad was reportedly dissatisfied with the “average facilities” at Cantiague Park, which the ICC had built up as an official net area with six drop-in pitches.
Although cricket isn’t played in the USA, the ICC has been making every effort to become the game more popular there.
Everywhere we look, there are hurried arrangements. Everything is located in one location, from the hotel’s gym to the practice area. The word chaos is appropriate,” the person added.
India has won both of their Group A games thus far, putting them in a strong position to advance to the Super 8s. After defeating Pakistan and Ireland in its opening two games, the Indian team will play co-hosts the United States and Canada.
