Indian team fumes over makeshift training setup for T20 World Cup: report

The Indian cricket team has begun their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024 at Cantiague Park in New York. However, they are reportedly dissatisfied with the practice facilities.

According to ab Indian media report, head coach Rahul Dravid has expressed displeasure with the "average" quality of the amenities at the park.

The Indian team practiced on Wednesday afternoon, using three out of the six drop-in pitches at the temporary venue. However, a source close to the team reported dissatisfaction with the makeshift arrangements at the venue, including both the pitches and other facilities.

The ICC have said that no official complaints or concerns had been raised regarding the practice facilities at Cantiague Park by any team.

Rohit Sharma and Co. will continue to use the facilities at Cantiague Park. This park will remain their primary training location, as India will play three of their four group matches in New York against Pakistan, USA, and Ireland, before moving to Florida for their final group match against Canada.

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium does not have practice facilities, and it is set up exclusively for match play. Consequently, the ICC has designated Cantiague Park as the official training facility, despite it being located a considerable distance from the stadium.

India squad: Rohit Sharma, 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, Mohammad Siraj