Reported 4 months ago
In an attempt to revive the once-popular sport of cricket in America, the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup opened at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas, with the hosts winning against Canada. Despite cricket's historical significance in the US, the game declined due to factors like the American Civil War, the rise of baseball, and restricted global governance by the Imperial Cricket Conference. With the recent T20 World Cup matches held in the US, there is hope to grow the sport in a country where cricket has been a niche interest primarily among South Asian and Caribbean diaspora, though concerns remain about accessibility and sustainable investments in grassroots development.
Source: YAHOO