Cricket in the USA: Becoming a Big Deal?

Beginner | June 20, 2025

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cricket is Gaining Attention

Have you heard about cricket? Is T20 cricket popular in the USA? That’s a question more people are starting to ask. It’s a very popular sport in many countries, like India and Pakistan. For a long time, it wasn’t very common in the United States. But things are changing! Some people think that T20 cricket, which is a faster kind of cricket, could become very popular in the USA, maybe like yoga or big Bollywood weddings.

Cricket World Cup in the USA

This idea comes from recent news, like a report from Reuters on June 9, 2025. They talked about how the T20 Cricket World Cup was played in the USA recently. This big event helped more Americans see and learn about cricket. It’s an exciting time for the sport here!

A Big Win and Growing Interest

USA Team’s Big Win

The USA team did something amazing during the World Cup. They won against Pakistan! This was a really big surprise for many people and made the news everywhere. This win helped more Americans get interested in cricket.

Changing Demographics and New League

Also, there are more and more people from countries where cricket is loved who live in the USA now. They are helping to grow the sport. Plus, there is a new professional cricket league in the USA called Major League Cricket. This also helps make cricket more visible and popular.

Lessons from Soccer’s Rise

Some people compare cricket’s growth in the US to how soccer became popular here years ago. At first, not many Americans played or watched soccer. But over time, it grew a lot, especially with kids. Maybe cricket can grow in a similar way.

What Could Happen Next?

Opportunities for Growth

If T20 cricket gets really popular, it could mean more chances for people to play and watch the game in the USA. It could also be good for businesses related to sports. #### Cultural Influence
It shows how different cultures are influencing life in America, bringing new sports and traditions.

Is T20 Cricket Popular in the USA Yet?

It’s not super popular everywhere in the US yet, but the recent big games and the win against Pakistan have planted a “seed” of interest. Many people are hopeful that cricket will continue to grow and find a big place in the American sports world.

Vocabulary

Common (adjective): Happening often or found in many places.
- Example: “Dogs are common pets in the United States.”
Popular (adjective): Liked by many people.
- Example: “Soccer is very popular around the world.”
Culture (noun): The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
- Example: “Food is an important part of a country’s culture.”
Influencing (verb): Having an effect on someone or something.
- Example: “His parents are influencing his decision.”
Trend (noun): A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
- Example: “Healthy eating is a growing trend.”
Visible (adjective): Able to be seen.
- Example: “The moon was clearly visible in the night sky.”
Professional (adjective): Relating to a job that needs special education, training, or skill.
- Example: “He plays professional baseball.”
Compared (verb): To look at things to see how they are similar or different.
- Example: “She compared the two dresses before buying one.”
Potential (noun): The possibility of something happening or being developed.
- Example: “This young player has great potential.”
Seed (noun): A small part of a plant from which a new plant can grow; used here to mean the start of something.
- Example: “We planted a seed in the garden. An idea can also start as a ‘seed’.”

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

Where is cricket very popular right now?
What is T20 cricket?
What big event happened recently in the USA that helped cricket?
What is Major League Cricket?
How is cricket’s growth in the USA similar to how soccer grew?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

What sports are popular in your country?
Why do you think some sports are more popular than others?
Have you ever watched or played cricket?
How do you think new sports become popular in a country?
Besides sports, what other things from different cultures are becoming popular where you live?

Related Idiom

“Plant a seed”

Meaning: To do something that will cause something to happen in the future; to introduce an idea that may grow.
Example: Hosting the World Cup helped “plant a seed” for cricket’s future in the USA.

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This article was inspired by: Reuters, June 9, 2025