Rohit Sharma opens up on USA's weather ahead of T20 World Cup 2024, says this...

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Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is in the USA and will play with Ireland on 5 June at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, followed by another league match with Pakistan on 5 June.With the first ICC tournament being held in the USA, along with West Indies, even experts are confused how the pitches, grounds and weather conditions would behave.ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Top 10 squads, India vs Pakistan match details and moreThe Indian skipper spoke exclusively with Livemint, before leaving to the USA, regarding his expectations from weather.On being asked about the specific preparations, Rohit Sharma had said, "We are expecting the weather to be on the warmer side with a lot of sunshine, and having played in the USA previously, we do have plans and preparations in place on how to tackle the change in climate and weather with regards to our team’s performance.

We have a balanced squad that can step up at any of the challenges we are expected to come up against."ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024 full schedule: Check dates, venues, timing, livestreaming details and moreMeanwhile before leaving for the USA, Rohit also extended his partnership to continue as brand ambassador with sports performance eyewear Oakley.On being asked, what matters most for him sports performance eyewear, Rohit replied that 'comfort is the most important factor' for him.On the other side, Oakley's brand manager Sahil Jindial opined that Rohit Sharma is an inspiration to the younger generation and this would help their brand grow.ALSO READ: India favourites to win T20 World Cup 2024? Eoin Morgan says Rohit Sharma's team ‘can beat anybody’Oakley that also has tie-ups with