I believe hosting some part of T-20 WC in the USA will give some reality check to ICC and broadcasters. ATM they are planning to host the biggest premier match of Ind vs Pak there.
Pro - It'll be a superhit in terms of gate money.
Cons - The Timezone is not suitable for the Indian prime time slot unless they start a match in the morning like 8-10 am. Also, the Stadium is in work in progress.
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Some valid points. The ICC is actually trying to increase interest though in cricket through the T-10 and T-20 formats which is slowly and steadily attracting viewers from not just the US, but from around the world.
However, I disagree with your statement about interest decreasing among Indians. For example, IPL's constant viewership records every year disprove your statement.
However, I disagree with your statement about interest decreasing among Indians. For example, IPL's constant viewership records every year disprove your statement.
Well.. you misunderstood my statement. I was saying that interest is waning among the Indian-Americans, and not among the Indians in India. I have heard several reports about American born Indian-Americans getting more interested in sports leagues that are more popular in that country, such as the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL. Recently the USACA conducted the Major League Cricket (MLC) in a few venues within the US, but again interest mostly came from the first-generation immigrants. I didn't noticed large number of locals among the audience.
Out of the total population of 332 million, Indian-Americans are around 1.3% (4 million). There are a few million from other ethnic groups that play cricket, such as Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Nepalis, Lankans, Australians, South Africans and West Indians. But overall, not more than 2-3% of the US population knows to play cricket. And the focus of ICC has been this expat population rather than the natives. However, cricket is on the decline among Indians and other South Asians. US-born children mostly prefer basketball or baseball. And so far the ICC has failed to spread cricket among the local population.
Some valid points. The ICC is actually trying to increase interest though in cricket through the T-10 and T-20 formats which is slowly and steadily attracting viewers from not just the US, but from around the world.However, I disagree with your statement about interest decreasing among Indians. For example, IPL's constant viewership records every year disprove your statement.
Asian Games men's cricket tournament will start tomorrow, with the first set of group phase matches. Mongolia is taking on Nepal, and Cambodia will be playing against Japan tomorrow. 9 teams are divided into 3 groups, with the winners proceeding to Quarter-finals. The five test nations are already given direct entry to the QF stage. So in total, 14 teams are participating. India will be hoping for a gold medal here as well, after winning the women's gold yesterday. But it is going to be tough as all the test nations have sent strong teams.
England vs Ireland
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Ireland right now need 73 runs in 37 balls. There is 27 runs last wicket partnership going on. Chances of Ireland winning this game are very rear but they are doing good by giving a good fight. England scored 334 runs in 50 overs and Ireland in replay are not giving a good fight by scoring 262 runs and still one wicket in hand. Ireland cricket is improving day by day and soon they can get regular test status.
In the match between England and Ireland, Ireland improved quite a bit but could not save wickets. The fall of wickets was high which ultimately led to an all out and departure from the field. If Ireland could have kept their wickets in this match, it would have been a competitive match in the end. Because I can see that England is a strong team compared to England Ireland is not strong so it is natural that Ireland has a weakness in these matches. The bowling line of England team is weak and has pace which is ready to counter the Ireland team. If the Tucker players of the Ireland team could have collected something, we could have seen a competitive match here.
@Popkon6 Ireland showed great resilience in this match and they came almost close to causing an upset but sadly they kept losing wickets constantly. Also even though England won they should use this match as an urgent wake-up call and further work on their game otherwise in near future they’ll be easily be beaten by the other team’s and lastly I expect England to perform much better in today’s match.
England vs Ireland
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Ireland right now need 73 runs in 37 balls. There is 27 runs last wicket partnership going on. Chances of Ireland winning this game are very rear but they are doing good by giving a good fight. England scored 334 runs in 50 overs and Ireland in replay are not giving a good fight by scoring 262 runs and still one wicket in hand. Ireland cricket is improving day by day and soon they can get regular test status.
In the match between England and Ireland, Ireland improved quite a bit but could not save wickets. The fall of wickets was high which ultimately led to an all out and departure from the field. If Ireland could have kept their wickets in this match, it would have been a competitive match in the end. Because I can see that England is a strong team compared to England Ireland is not strong so it is natural that Ireland has a weakness in these matches. The bowling line of England team is weak and has pace which is ready to counter the Ireland team. If the Tucker players of the Ireland team could have collected something, we could have seen a competitive match here.
Lol. Do you know how many Indians live in the US currently? I think 25% of India's population resides in the US itself. Many of them are cricket fans. If you include citizens from other cricket loving countries, you get the point basically.
This is why it makes complete sense as to why the USA is interested in the beautiful game of cricket.
This is why it makes complete sense as to why the USA is interested in the beautiful game of cricket.
Out of the total population of 332 million, Indian-Americans are around 1.3% (4 million). There are a few million from other ethnic groups that play cricket, such as Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Nepalis, Lankans, Australians, South Africans and West Indians. But overall, not more than 2-3% of the US population knows to play cricket. And the focus of ICC has been this expat population rather than the natives. However, cricket is on the decline among Indians and other South Asians. US-born children mostly prefer basketball or baseball. And so far the ICC has failed to spread cricket among the local population.
Furthermore I’m not sure if USA wants to participate in big ICC tournaments but them hosting the World Cup shows that they’re keen to play with the big countries but I’m kinda surprised too as I thought that there were less to none cricket fans in USA.
Lol. Do you know how many Indians live in the US currently? I think 25% of India's population resides in the US itself. Many of them are cricket fans. If you include citizens from other cricket loving countries, you get the point basically.This is why it makes complete sense as to why the USA is interested in the beautiful game of cricket.
England vs Ireland
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Ireland right now need 73 runs in 37 balls. There is 27 runs last wicket partnership going on. Chances of Ireland winning this game are very rear but they are doing good by giving a good fight. England scored 334 runs in 50 overs and Ireland in replay are not giving a good fight by scoring 262 runs and still one wicket in hand. Ireland cricket is improving day by day and soon they can get regular test status.
We want new team in cricket and that team will be competitive, but the popularity of cricket is increasing day by day, different countries including Canada, Saudi Arabia and America are now very interested in cricket, so if new teams are given a chance then cricket will become a popular game like football.
In cricket every year we see 10 to 12 countries participate in world cup tournament or other tournaments and if a child is asked, that child will easily name 10 to 12 teams because those teams are known to everyone and out of those teams which team is there. Kinds can't represent in big tournaments. If ICC takes action then surely new teams will join the cricket and they will do well, now only one step is left.
In cricket every year we see 10 to 12 countries participate in world cup tournament or other tournaments and if a child is asked, that child will easily name 10 to 12 teams because those teams are known to everyone and out of those teams which team is there. Kinds can't represent in big tournaments. If ICC takes action then surely new teams will join the cricket and they will do well, now only one step is left.
First of all, the ICC is least bothered about the expansion of the game. Once Jagmohan Dalmiya was replaced with N Srinivasan-Sharad Pawar mafia at the BCCI/ICC, they have actually tried to kill cricket in associate nations. But that said, I don't agree with your list. Cricket is not that popular in Canada, USA and Saudi Arabia. There are hardly any natives playing the sport and it is mostly played by expats. On the other hand, there are associate nations where the locals are interested in playing cricket. Examples are Nepal, Maldives, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
@Sithara007 I feel that they’re trying to sell cricket in USA because the 2024 T20 World Cup is being held in USA and this shows that they want to popularise cricket among the locals. Furthermore I’m not sure if USA wants to participate in big ICC tournaments but them hosting the World Cup shows that they’re keen to play with the big countries but I’m kinda surprised too as I thought that there were less to none cricket fans in USA.
We want new team in cricket and that team will be competitive, but the popularity of cricket is increasing day by day, different countries including Canada, Saudi Arabia and America are now very interested in cricket, so if new teams are given a chance then cricket will become a popular game like football.
In cricket every year we see 10 to 12 countries participate in world cup tournament or other tournaments and if a child is asked, that child will easily name 10 to 12 teams because those teams are known to everyone and out of those teams which team is there. Kinds can't represent in big tournaments. If ICC takes action then surely new teams will join the cricket and they will do well, now only one step is left.
In cricket every year we see 10 to 12 countries participate in world cup tournament or other tournaments and if a child is asked, that child will easily name 10 to 12 teams because those teams are known to everyone and out of those teams which team is there. Kinds can't represent in big tournaments. If ICC takes action then surely new teams will join the cricket and they will do well, now only one step is left.
First of all, the ICC is least bothered about the expansion of the game. Once Jagmohan Dalmiya was replaced with N Srinivasan-Sharad Pawar mafia at the BCCI/ICC, they have actually tried to kill cricket in associate nations. But that said, I don't agree with your list. Cricket is not that popular in Canada, USA and Saudi Arabia. There are hardly any natives playing the sport and it is mostly played by expats. On the other hand, there are associate nations where the locals are interested in playing cricket. Examples are Nepal, Maldives, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
If cricket is included in Olympics then the popularity of cricket will go to another level. For a long time, a question has been coming to our mind that even though all sports are in Olympics, why not cricket. Why Cricket World Cup is held with only 10 teams while Football World Cup is held with more than 30 countries. If some countries including India and England try as well as if ICC gives support then definitely cricket will be included in Olympics. Cricket is very popular in Asia but football as a whole is very popular.
When cricket is added to the Olympics, many European countries will participate in the Olympics with their own teams, so for the sake of cricket, cricket must be added to the Olympics.
When cricket is added to the Olympics, many European countries will participate in the Olympics with their own teams, so for the sake of cricket, cricket must be added to the Olympics.
I am not sure whether it will have any impact on the popularity of cricket. The ICC was suggesting a 5-team competition for the Olympic cricket tournament, to be played by the top-5 teams as per the ICC T20I rankings. There will be no qualifier tournament and I am sure that the IOC will not agree to such insane demands. More popular sports bodies such as FIFA and FIH allow their teams to participate in the Olympics as per the Olympic rules. Cricket administration is making unfair demands, perhaps in order to get their bid rejected by the IOC.
In cricket every year we see 10 to 12 countries participate in world cup tournament or other tournaments and if a child is asked, that child will easily name 10 to 12 teams because those teams are known to everyone and out of those teams which team is there. Kinds can't represent in big tournaments. If ICC takes action then surely new teams will join the cricket and they will do well, now only one step is left.
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Cricket administration is making unfair demands, perhaps in order to get their bid rejected by the IOC.
ICC for the longest period was not interested in applying for a spot in the Olympics, if they submitted any proposals then they wanted to have some sort of representation, if not they will not bother sending an application to get rejected to begin with as it does not make any sense. In Asian Games, Cricket is included recently but only Women's team is participating as far as i understand. Cricket administration is making unfair demands, perhaps in order to get their bid rejected by the IOC.
As far as Asian Games is concerned, cricket was first included back in 2010. But then the BCCI as well as the PCB was vehemently opposed to its inclusion, and refused to send the teams. The same happened in 2014 as well. India is sending their cricket team for the first time in 2014. Even when cricket was included for the first time in Commonwealth Games (1998), there was a lot of opposition from the ICC. In the end, the ICC managed to reduce the competition to women's only, and that too for just 8 nations.
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Cricket administration is making unfair demands, perhaps in order to get their bid rejected by the IOC.
ICC for the longest period was not interested in applying for a spot in the Olympics, if they submitted any proposals then they wanted to have some sort of representation, if not they will not bother sending an application to get rejected to begin with as it does not make any sense. In Asian Games, Cricket is included recently but only Women's team is participating as far as i understand. Cricket administration is making unfair demands, perhaps in order to get their bid rejected by the IOC.
If cricket is included in Olympics then the popularity of cricket will go to another level. For a long time, a question has been coming to our mind that even though all sports are in Olympics, why not cricket. Why Cricket World Cup is held with only 10 teams while Football World Cup is held with more than 30 countries. If some countries including India and England try as well as if ICC gives support then definitely cricket will be included in Olympics. Cricket is very popular in Asia but football as a whole is very popular.
When cricket is added to the Olympics, many European countries will participate in the Olympics with their own teams, so for the sake of cricket, cricket must be added to the Olympics.
When cricket is added to the Olympics, many European countries will participate in the Olympics with their own teams, so for the sake of cricket, cricket must be added to the Olympics.
I am not sure whether it will have any impact on the popularity of cricket. The ICC was suggesting a 5-team competition for the Olympic cricket tournament, to be played by the top-5 teams as per the ICC T20I rankings. There will be no qualifier tournament and I am sure that the IOC will not agree to such insane demands. More popular sports bodies such as FIFA and FIH allow their teams to participate in the Olympics as per the Olympic rules. Cricket administration is making unfair demands, perhaps in order to get their bid rejected by the IOC.
Within less than three months, we will get to know whether cricket will be included for the 2028 Olympics or not. IOC members will vote during the meeting in Mumbai, which is scheduled for 15th October, to decide on the different sports disciplines that need to be included. Apart from cricket, other sports that are being considered includes: breakdancing, flag football, motorsport, lacrosse, squash, karate and baseball-softball. BTW, India is bidding to host the Olympics in 2036, and there is a good chance that cricket maybe included if they wins the bid.
India is growing economy and they very recently made it top 5 economies of the world. There is strong chance that India may get rights to host 2036 Olympics as no one in south Asia has hosted this mega event till date. As far as cricket is concerned, it must have made its way to Olympics by now. ICC is not much interested in inclusion of cricket in Olympics that's why cricket is not seen in Olympics till date. If India win 2036 bid to host Olympic then there are chances for cricket to be part of olympic.
Within less than three months, we will get to know whether cricket will be included for the 2028 Olympics or not. IOC members will vote during the meeting in Mumbai, which is scheduled for 15th October, to decide on the different sports disciplines that need to be included. Apart from cricket, other sports that are being considered includes: breakdancing, flag football, motorsport, lacrosse, squash, karate and baseball-softball. BTW, India is bidding to host the Olympics in 2036, and there is a good chance that cricket maybe included if they wins the bid.
If cricket is included in Olympics then the popularity of cricket will go to another level. For a long time, a question has been coming to our mind that even though all sports are in Olympics, why not cricket. Why Cricket World Cup is held with only 10 teams while Football World Cup is held with more than 30 countries. If some countries including India and England try as well as if ICC gives support then definitely cricket will be included in Olympics. Cricket is very popular in Asia but football as a whole is very popular. When cricket is added to the Olympics, many European countries will participate in the Olympics with their own teams, so for the sake of cricket, cricket must be added to the Olympics.
Within less than three months, we will get to know whether cricket will be included for the 2028 Olympics or not. IOC members will vote during the meeting in Mumbai, which is scheduled for 15th October, to decide on the different sports disciplines that need to be included. Apart from cricket, other sports that are being considered includes: breakdancing, flag football, motorsport, lacrosse, squash, karate and baseball-softball. BTW, India is bidding to host the Olympics in 2036, and there is a good chance that cricket maybe included if they wins the bid.
Can Bangladesh successfully chase down the target of 254 run or not?
Nope. They ended up losing by almost 100 runs thanks to bad performances as usual by many of their batsmen. Their bowling definitely improved, but their batting keeps getting worse and worse with time.They probably will crash out early from the upcoming ODI World Cup in my opinion.
England vs Ireland
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Second ODI match between England and Ireland lived. Ireland won toss and decide to bowling first. England batting performance has been commendable. England played 30 over and scored 194 runs while losing 3 wicket. Ireland seems to be difficult situation because bowling performance not good. If England continues this performance they successfully set a target of 300 or more runs.
Ireland right now need 73 runs in 37 balls. There is 27 runs last wicket partnership going on. Chances of Ireland winning this game are very rear but they are doing good by giving a good fight. England scored 334 runs in 50 overs and Ireland in replay are not giving a good fight by scoring 262 runs and still one wicket in hand. Ireland cricket is improving day by day and soon they can get regular test status.
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