Witness USA Cricket Vice-Captain Aaron Jones standing proudly beside a colossal cricket ball, strategically placed at a bustling marketplace in Miami, Florida, to commemorate the 100-day countdown to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on February 22, 2024.
Photographed by Chandan Khanna, this monumental event signifies a significant milestone for cricket enthusiasts in the United States.
Cricket, a beloved sport akin to baseball, originated in England and has garnered immense popularity in India, the most populous nation globally, along with other former British territories.
While cricket has predominantly been enjoyed by immigrants and their descendants in the U.S., the launch of Major League Cricket in 2023 marked a turning point. The league introduced six teams, including the Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, and Washington Freedom.
Now, the U.S. men’s national cricket team is gearing up to represent the nation in the upcoming International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup, marking a historic moment for the sport’s growth in the country.
2024-04-21 06:00:01
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