That’s it from New York’s first cricket stadium as Nassau Cricket Stadium at Eisenhower Park is being dismantled. After hosting a series of thrilling, low-scoring matches, affectionately dubbed “Bowlers ka adda” by fans, the temporary stadium is coming down. Built in just over 100 days, Nassau County Cricket Stadium has created many memories in its brief tenure.
The USA cricket team shone brightly, becoming a fan favorite in New York. They impressed everyone by defeating Canada and then overcoming the ‘cornered tigers’ of Pakistan. Meanwhile, the inaugural champions, India, displayed their prowess by consistently winning three games and advancing to the Super Eight stage.
Good-bye Nassau County cricket stadium of New York 🇺🇸
Stadium will be dismantled now.Thank you for saving Pakistan Cricket 🇵🇰 by exposing fake stardom of self proclaimed Kings & Bradmans.#WT20_2024 pic.twitter.com/n7waDUQDMm
— Cric mate (@crickymat77) June 13, 2024
“Bowlers ka adda” Received Mixed Reactions!
While Nassau Stadium earned praise for bringing cricket to New York, the pitch conditions sparked controversy. The drop-in pitches led to uneven bounce and made batting a challenge, resulting in low-scoring games that frustrated many fans.
Social media buzzed with reactions once news spread about the stadium’s dismantling. Fans expressed both relief and nostalgia, sharing their mixed feelings about the short-lived yet impactful venue. Here are some of the reactions that capture the essence of their experiences and sentiments.
And so the dismantling begins at Eisenhower Park. Adios Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. We hardly knew ye! pic.twitter.com/vL3bN7M4JY
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) June 12, 2024
