The Statue of Liberty is an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy. Standing proudly on Liberty Island in New York Harbour, this iconic monument has watched over the bustling cityscape for over a century. A gift from the people of France to the United States, the Statue of Liberty represents the shared values of liberty and democracy between the two nations. For millions of immigrants arriving in America by sea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the sight of the Statue of Liberty signaled the end of their long journey and the beginning of a new life.
With the buzz around the T20 World Cup spreading across the USA, the ICC and The New York Times have taken it a step further with a full-page advertisement featuring the Statue of Liberty holding up a cricket bat, accompanied by the words “Cricket Has Arrived. Come say hi.” There is no better way to grab the attention of locals and create more awareness of the T20 World Cup than this initiative. The natives, not especially familiar with cricket – mainly due to the massive popularity of sports such as American Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Ice Hockey – might now find a new interest. The Cricket World Cup can act as a beacon of hope, inspiring young American children to pick up a bat or a ball and explore the sport of cricket.
In the T20 World Cup, the USA will host 16 out of the 55 matches. Among these, Dallas and Florida will each host four. New York will host eight matches, including the most-anticipated India-Pakistan clash on June 9. This distribution of matches across major cities aims to maximise exposure and engagement, giving the American audience a chance to experience the excitement of cricket on home soil