A STADIUM set to host T20 Cricket World Cup matches faces a mad race to be built on time.
The ground is still under construction with just 40 days to go until the start of the tournament.
GettyThe Nassau County International Cricket Stadium faces a race against time to be completed[/caption]
GettyThe ground is still without a pitch[/caption]
GettyTemporary stands are set to be used[/caption]
GettyThe stands are the same ones used at the Las Vegas GP[/caption]
No pitch is in place at the temporary arena but markings for the wicket have been made.
Construction workers were seen today still putting the finishing touches to the stands.
The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is located on the outskirts of New York.
And 34,000 fans are set to fill the venue on June 3 as Sri Lanka face South Africa.
It will also play host to the mouthwatering clash between India and Pakistan six days later.
The International Cricket Council insist the stadium will be “state of the art” and despite cutting it fine, it will be ready on time.
They have shipped and repurposed temporary stands used at the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix earlier this year.
The ICC claim work on the field will commence on April 29 and building works will finish on May 6.
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There is a test event scheduled for May 27, a week before the first game.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will take place at the venue.
The tournament is being held in the US and West Indies.
GettyThe stadium will host India vs Pakistan[/caption]
ICCComputer generated images show the ground will eventually look like this[/caption]
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