The Indian Consulate in New York hosted a reception on Tuesday to welcome the Indian national cricket team. This marks the first occasion that Team India is competing on American soil, coinciding with the historic decision to hold the ICC T20 World Cup in the United States for the first time.
The reception saw a gathering of prominent leaders from the Indian diaspora, who were eager to greet and interact with the team. Among the notable attendees were the team’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, and captain, Rohit Sharma. The event provided a unique opportunity for the diaspora to connect with their cricketing heroes and wish them success in the ongoing tournament.
The Consulate General of India in New York shared the excitement on social media, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “@IndiainNewYork hosted a reception to welcome Team India; Cd’A a.i. Amb @ranganathan_sr & Consul General @binaysrikant76 welcomed the team; Captain @ImRo45, Head Coach Mr Rahul Dravid & team members interacted with the Indian diaspora leaders from different walks of life; sincere thanks to the entire team @BCCI esp Hon. President Mr Roger Binny, Hon. Secretary @JayShah & Hon.Vice President Mr Rajeev Shukla.”
@IndiainNewYork hosted a reception to welcome #TeamIndia; Cd’A a.i. Amb @ranganathan_sr & Consul General @binaysrikant76 welcomed the team; Captain @ImRo45, Head Coach Mr Rahul Dravid & team members interacted with the Indian diaspora leaders from different walks of life; sincere… pic.twitter.com/Gxe6uqqSyt
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 11, 2024
The message highlighted the significance of the event, noting, “This is the 1st time #TeamIndia is playing cricket in New York & first time playing the World Cup in the US; Cheering for Team India to go back home with the T20 World Cup!”
The reception followed India’s triumphant performance against Pakistan on Sunday, where they secured a thrilling victory, placing them at the top of Group A with two wins out of two matches. The Indian team, often referred to as the Men in Blue, has garnered significant attention and support from fans globally, especially with this unique World Cup setting.
Currently, India stands unbeaten in their group, while Pakistan finds itself in fourth place after defeats against both the USA and India. The next challenge for Team India is a match against the United States, set to take place at the Nassau International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 12. This game marks the 25th clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and is highly anticipated by fans and cricket enthusiasts.
India’s T20 World Cup squad comprises an array of seasoned and dynamic players: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Each player brings a unique set of skills and experience, contributing to the team’s formidable presence in the tournament.
