The United States has a surprising cricket history, hosting one of the first international cricket matches in 1844 (USA vs Canada). Despite this heritage, cricket declined in the US in favor of baseball. In recent years, the ICC has made significant investments in American cricket, including co-hosting the 2024 T20 World Cup. The USA's shock victory over Pakistan at the 2024 tournament generated unprecedented interest in cricket in America.
Major Achievements
- •Hosted the 1844 international cricket match (USA vs Canada), one of the first international sporting events
- •Co-hosted the 2024 T20 World Cup with the West Indies
- •Defeated Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup, one of the biggest upsets in cricket history
- •Growing cricket infrastructure, particularly in cities with large South Asian diaspora populations
- •Major League Cricket (MLC) launched in 2023 as a professional T20 league
- •Set to host cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- •Large South Asian diaspora provides a significant cricket-interested audience