Former India head coach Rahul Dravid defended the T20 World Cup's US leg, arguing that playing at odd hours and adjusting to challenging facilities were necessary compromises to popularize cricket globally. He emphasized the importance of such events and praised the organization behind the initiative despite the controversial 10:30 a.m. start times and infrastructural issues. Dravid praised the government for its bold decision to bring the World Cup to the United States while speaking with ICC CEO Geoff Allardice.
