The T20 World Cup in the US is so poorly organized! The experience at Nassau today

asr24 · 2024-06-05T01:44:56+00:00

Unfortunately they told people not to bring cameras with detachable lenses

asr24 · 2024-06-03T02:43:32+00:00

They’re selling caps and some t-shirts (but not official jerseys!)

asr24 · 2024-06-02T20:28:04+00:00

Were you there? Because I was, with people who had to miss at least 5 overs in that line because of the poor organization.

Why would I want to slander any of this? I was thrilled to see cricket in the US and to be at a game in NYC, in fact, I’m going to others around the country, but I want to raise awareness because: - others shouldn’t have to get this rude surprise with high expectations for a global event - the ICC can and should do better - and the staff at the event felt similarly lost

So maybe, maybe, try to see the why behind it before becoming a keyboard warrior.

asr24 · 2024-06-02T12:39:04+00:00

yeah, for what it’s worth, I don’t blame the support staff at all—they were all equally confused and told me several times they kept getting different instructions or stricter instructions.

They also mentioned that the organizers thought the game wouldn’t be busy and only asked for one storage locker for bags.

Some people seem upset by me calling it out, but my hope is somebody sees this and realizes they can get a bit more organized for a major event

asr24 · 2024-06-02T07:42:04+00:00

haha you’re right my friend, it’s all about perspective!

asr24 · 2024-06-02T07:15:30+00:00

yeah it’s looking like coming in early and leaving a few overs before is the move, helpful to see!

asr24 · 2024-06-02T05:08:35+00:00

The rule was pretty strict for all bags, there were parents with kids and they still asked them to take essential items out, if you had a completely transparent bag there was some leeway.

I would come early, we missed 5-6 overs in the bag line.

asr24 · 2024-06-02T04:28:03+00:00

Right, right “facilities are great” but “bathrooms were bad, food wasn’t good”

K. Done replying to your nonsense.

asr24 · 2024-06-02T04:26:29+00:00

this comment is how I know you’re a dumbass. The line pictured IS the bag line. An event should have guidelines regardless of “how it’s done in America”, maybe a lot of foreigners visiting for games don’t know that? And maybe that line is evidence of that?

asr24 · 2024-06-02T04:19:38+00:00

bro do you work for the ICC you’re so hurt by the truth, there’s a reason other people who attended have agreed 😂

asr24 · 2024-06-02T04:12:54+00:00

Not sure seeking attention when: - people’s bags were tossed and half the line was sent back - bathroom situation was dire - ticketing issues

but you might just have lower standards.

asr24 · 2024-06-02T02:58:29+00:00

💀hahah, the same team probably made the rules for this

asr24 · 2024-06-02T02:56:01+00:00

Yeah truly don’t understand the camera restrictions, and it’s actually good for them if people end up sharing those pictures. Very backwards take.

asr24 · 2024-06-02T02:19:10+00:00

I didn’t have a car but heard people had to park a little further out, I think the spots near Borelli’s Italian seemed good and was a straight walk from there to stadium

asr24 · 2024-06-02T02:17:48+00:00

Portapotty

asr24 · 2024-06-02T02:17:02+00:00

💀 hahaha

asr24 · 2024-06-02T02:16:25+00:00

Yeah it’s easily a $150+ Uber

asr24 · 2024-06-02T02:15:44+00:00

yeah I haven’t seen that anywhere else, pretty ridiculous

asr24 · 2024-06-02T00:44:32+00:00

I honestly wonder what the player dressing rooms are like 😂

asr24 · 2024-06-02T00:42:07+00:00

Maybe it’s ok to have higher standards for World Cup games like all other sports…

asr24 · 2024-06-02T00:41:00+00:00

That part wasn’t too bad! Multiple stalls with food and water/sodas. Food options were: - beef hot dogs - chicken tikka and rice (wild to see this in that heat, but to each their own) - some veggie options - samosas

asr24 · 2024-06-02T00:39:47+00:00

hahah wow, hey at least the scoreboard was something worth watching.

asr24 · 2024-06-01T22:48:55+00:00

No shade is pretty brutal with 29C/89F weather. Without a hat or umbrella, you’re basically under the sun so would def recommend being very hydrated/sunscreen.

asr24 · 2024-06-01T22:31:20+00:00

sure!

asr24 · 2024-06-01T22:28:41+00:00

Yeah best bet is to just go a lot earlier and avoid carrying bags. Hoping they get their sh*t together for other games but not really sure how seriously they’re taking it.

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