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Why Cricket Is Surging in the United States—and What It Means Globally

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Why Cricket Is Surging in the United States—and What It Means Globally

By Cricketnmore Editorial April 20, 2026 • 15:36 PM View: 144

Cricket is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and is winning over the market that has been dominated by baseball, basketball, and American football. This has been driven by two key drivers; the successful rollout of Major League Cricket (MLC) and the USA hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Collectively, they have boosted the popularity and the reputation of the sport in the country.

The perfect storm: Key drivers behind US cricket's rise

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