The future of cricket in America is in a field next to an airport in the town of Morrisville, North Carolina.

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The surprising cricket capital of the South

JUN 4, 202621 MIN
The Broadside

The surprising cricket capital of the South

JUN 4, 202621 MIN

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The game of cricket is rapidly gaining popularity across the US. But if you want to see what the future of the sport in America might look like, you need to visit a field next to an airport in the town of Morrisville, North Carolina.This episode originally published on June 27, 2024 during the 2024 Cricket T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the United States.Featuring:Hasham Malik, captain of Morrisville Warriors Cricket ClubBabar Baig, former president of Triangle Cricket LeagueSatish Garimella, Mayor Pro Tem of Morrisville, NCAbhiram “Abhi” Bolisetty, former US international playerPhilip Service, head coach for Triangle Cricket LeagueCover photo: A cricket batter at Church Street Park in Morrisville, North Carolina.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.