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RE: Why don't Americans play cricket?
A great time to revisit this topic on the heals of one of the most exciting World Series finishing up last night.
It does seem like the MLB is making inroads with fans in London, but I'm not sure if T20 or other cricket leagues have made proper attempts to court America fans. Has there even been a concerted effort (ie investing money) to grow the sport here in the State?
Really? I didn't even know it was the World Series, lol
No, I don't think there really has been a concerted effort to put money into cricket in the States. One of the other reasons that cricket probably hasn't taken off and a reason that holds it back across the world is the need for specialist playing areas. Pitch conditions are such a major factor in cricket because the ball is bounced when you compare that to baseball which you can pretty much play in any field. Developing playing arenas just at grassroots level would need a huge investment