Virat Kohli, India’s batting ace while talking about cricket’s expanding influence in the nation and as India gets ready to co-host the forthcoming T20 World Cup with West Indies.
Cricket has gained immense popularity in United States over the last decade. It was through Major League Cricket (MLC) that this growth experienced a breakthrough.
The second league franchise tournament, MLC attained ICC A-List status after UAE International League T20 (OOO).
Ahead of the game, Kohli spoke about American cricket expansion that he never thought of taking part in any form of competition within US prior to playing this game. He admitted that he had not thought about playing any kind of competitive sport in America.” In reality we are now cricket which is being played over here. This points to the fact that it is becoming an increasingly influential sport globally. The USA can take it up.“It could be a change in thinking and maybe being first across the world to adapt it for a World Cup, I think it’s fantastic beginning so I think that’s going have a massive effect,” he said.
At 2023 American cricket was changed forever by the MLC’s inaugural season which brought home grown T20s from all around globe for first time ever on domestic level. Most games occur before fans at Texas and North Carolina.
Additionally, since its vibrant maiden campaign ended successfully, MLC Season two will feature many cricketers from global powerhouses.
Kohli talked about how MLC would impact on fans’ interest in cricket.“In beginning there will be domino effect and I hope it goes long into future too. Like I said before there are enough people right here who can keep this sport alive in America and make others more aware That’s what playing cricket or watching cricket is all about and I think potential lies with MLC as well so I think we’re moving forward.” Lastly he added
Moreover, San Francisco Unicorns will be bolstered by introduction of New Zealand’s powerful opener Finn Allen.
