Defeating Pakistan and putting up a strong fight against India, the United States of America turned in an outstanding performance at the T20 World Cup 2024. For the first time, it hosted an ICC event, and according to board officials, the reception was positive. According to Venu Pisike, the chairman of the USA Cricket Board, cricket will have a bright future in the nation now that it will be played in the upcoming Olympics.
The Indian-born Nalgonda native Venu further stated that the sport will surpass India as the largest market in the United States. Once thought to be a sport exclusively enjoyed by foreigners and immigrants, cricket has gained popularity among Americans who love baseball, even baseball aficionados.
“A lot of tools are needed for the sport to expand in the US. You have to present opportunities and a professional path. The recent World Cup and the Olympics are one step towards turning cricket into a professional sport. The Olympics’ inclusion of the game provides a clear route for beginners, according to Venu, who was cited by TOI.
California has incorporated cricket into their educational program. It is a significant encouragement since the game must grow from the ground up. States after will come. Infrastructure and facility provision presents difficulties for us. However, we will undoubtedly have far better facilities by the time the Olympics roll around in four years,” he continued.
The topic of conversation is cricket: Venu Pisike
A team without even an associate nation tag, the USA accomplished an incredible accomplishment by marching into the Super 8 phases of the T20 World Cup 2024. The fact that Saurabh Netravalkar played for India’s Under-19 squad added to the excitement following his game-winning effort against Pakistan made him a household celebrity. The American media diligently followed the events of the competition.
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“As a participating country, our T20 World Cup performance—advancing to the Super 8 and overcoming Pakistan in a league game—was really beneficial. In fact, that had a significant influence on the community and generated a lot of curiosity. The 54-year-old continued, “Everyone is talking about cricket, including government officials, diplomats, and the majority of the media.
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