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• 06/01/2024
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The cricketing world is excited as the USA prepares to co-host the T20 World Cup 2024 alongside the West Indies. This major ICC event is poised to play a crucial role in raising awareness about cricket in the United States, a country where sports like basketball and baseball traditionally dominate. Prominent players like Virat Kohli are expected to significantly contribute to promoting the game, especially with cricket also being included in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

Kohli’s Unexpected Journey to the USA

India’s star batsman, Virat Kohli, has shared his thoughts on the unexpected opportunity to play cricket in the USA. In a video message, Kohli expressed his amazement at the sport’s growing influence, which has now reached American shores. “Honestly, I never thought we would be playing cricket in any form in the States. But now it’s a reality,” Kohli said. He praised the USA for its willingness to embrace this change, noting its potential to lead on a global scale by hosting the World Cup.

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Kohli believes that hosting the T20 World Cup in the USA could be the beginning of a significant shift for cricket worldwide. He sees this event as a catalyst for a domino effect, sparking increased interest and participation in cricket across the country. “I think it’s a great start. It’s the ideal way to begin and it’s going to have a huge impact, starting off a kind of a domino effect. I hope it carries on for a long period of time,” the 35-year-old stated.

Cricket’s Growth Potential in the USA

The emergence of cricket in the USA is further supported by the establishment of the Major League Cricket (MLC), a franchise league tournament that has already begun to gain traction. Kohli highlighted the potential for cricket’s growth in the USA, given the large population of people from cricket-loving regions. “We have enough people from our regions to keep the game up and alive in the States and make the others more aware about what it feels like to play and watch cricket,” he remarked.

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Kohli is optimistic about the future of cricket in the USA, citing the successful initiation of franchise cricket as a positive indicator. “I think it’s got great potential, with the MLC as well. There is already franchise cricket happening there. So I think it’s moving in the right direction,” he concluded.

The T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the USA, represents a significant milestone for cricket. With influential figures like Virat Kohli endorsing the sport’s expansion into new territories, the event promises to lay the groundwork for cricket’s growth in the USA. Kohli anticipates a potential domino effect that could lead to a sustained and widespread interest in cricket, making it a staple sport alongside traditional American favorites.