The big match in the Big Apple. It really doesn’t get any hotter than this. New York, our sister franchise, MI New York’s home at the Eisenhover Park, is all set to play host to the biggest showdown in sport – the battle royale – India vs Pakistan, on June 9, 2024. Mark your calendars, and start chalking out your excuses to bunk office.

In a 20-team tournament, split into four groups of five teams each, India are set to play all their group matches in the USA, with three games in NYC, followed by one in Florida. Overall, a total of 55 games would be played across six venues in the West Indies (Kensington Oval, Barbados; Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad; Providence Stadium, Guyana; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia; Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent) and three venues in the USA (Eisenhower Park, New York; Lauderhill, Florida; and Grand Prairie, Texas).

The group stage will run from June 1 to 18, and the Super 8 round from June 19 to 24 entirely in the West Indies. The top two teams in each Super 8 group will then qualify for the semi-finals.

Here are India’s fixtures:

5^th June 2024: India vs Ireland | New York

9^th June 2024: India vs Pakistan | New York

12^th June: USA vs India | New York

15^th June 2024: Canada vs India | Florida

Blue. Green. And the Red Apple. Oh it’s going to be a treat. With the wounds of the 2023 World Cup still fresh in our heads, it's the perfect opportunity to avenge the 19th of November and bring home the silverware. Come on Paltan, it's time once again for Indiaaaaa, Indiaaaaaa!!!