Historic Cricket World Cup match held at Eisenhower Park in Long Island
- The first-ever Cricket World Cup match in the U.S. took place at Eisenhower Park in Long Island.
- Cricket fans from all over the U.S. and the world gathered to witness the historic event.
- This marks a significant milestone in bringing cricket to the forefront in the United States.
History was made on Long Island with the first Cricket World Cup match in the U.S. at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Cricket fans in New York had been waiting for this for a long time. The match was between South Africa and Sri Lanka. This event brought together different departments like the fire marshal, volunteer firefighters, Office of Emergency Management, Parks Department, and Department of Public Works to ensure a great fan experience. People from all over the U.S. and the world came to watch the games, with some taking days off to be there. The tournament included eight games, leading up to the big matches on Sunday: India vs. Pakistan and U.S.A. vs. India. This was a significant moment for cricket in the U.S., and fans were excited about the future of the sport in the country.