New York: Apna Punjab Media: Honorable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi praised the United States of America (USA) men’s cricket team for their excellent performance in the recently held ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Modi talked about the growing popularity of cricket in America and the significant contribution of Indian-Americans. For the development of sports in the country. He was speaking at the Indian Diaspora event at Nassau Coliseum in New York. The US hosted 16 matches at various venues in New York, Texas and Florida, including a high-profile encounter between India and Pakistan. The T20 World Cup 2024, hosted by the United States and West Indies from June 1 to June 29, was a significant milestone for cricket in the Americas. The United States picked up two wins, including an impressive Super Over win against Pakistan, finishing second in its group. Although they lost all their matches in the Super Eights, they put up a tough challenge against South Africa, chasing 195 and losing by just 18 runs. The Prime Minister is in the United States on a three-day official visit.