ICC to set up fan park in Rawalpindi for India, Pakistan T20 World Cup clash

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a fan park in Rawalpindi for fans to watch the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, held in New York on June 9, on a big screen.

“The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record number of fan parks to broadcast the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, with nine live sites in five different countries. This brings the biggest cricket carnival to more communities than ever before in ICC World Cup history,” said an ICC statement.

“In total, 22 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches will be shown in various locations including New York City, New Delhi, and Rawalpindi, marking the highest number of fan parks for an ICC World Cup ever. The parks will feature live entertainment such as DJs, food and drink outlets, cricket ambassadors, and family activities, making it an unmissable experience for fans across the globe,” the statement added.

The ICC also stated that 10 fan parks, including Cedar Creek Park in New York, the Indira Gandhi Indoor Arena in New Delhi, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, will broadcast the Group A game between India and Pakistan. The Rawalpindi fan park will open 90 minutes before the game and close 60 minutes after the match ends.