[WATCH] Virat Kohli Takes Center Stage In New York Unveiling IND vs PAK T20 World Cup Showdown by ICC

Virat Kohli, the cricket sensation, remains an iconic figure and a significant draw for ICC events. His immense popularity among fans, particularly during major ICC tournaments, was evident as the ICC chose to feature him in New York to announce the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 fixture between India and Pakistan.

The 9th edition of the T20 World Cup, scheduled from June 1 to June 29 in the West Indies and the USA, was unveiled by the ICC on Friday. Amidst the excitement, all eyes were focused on the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Both nations find themselves in Group A, alongside Ireland, Canada, and the USA. The thrilling India vs Pakistan encounter is set for June 9 at the Eisenhower Park stadium in New York, with a maximum capacity of 34,000 fans, a notable decrease from the 90,000-seater MCG where they faced off in the T20 World Cup 2022.

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During the New York event, the ICC featured a memorable image of Virat Kohli’s outstanding performance against Pakistan at the MCG in 2022. Fans once again acknowledged Kohli as the “Face of world cricket,” showcasing his enduring impact on the sport.

The T20 World Cup’s first round for team India will unfold entirely in the USA, with three matches in New York and one in Florida. The tournament comprises four groups, each consisting of five teams. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 8 round, forming two groups with four teams each. The semifinals will include the leading two teams from these group stages.

Here are the groupings for the 2024 T20 World Cup:

– Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, USA
– Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
– Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
– Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal

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