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AWTA.It will always be patronized by sub continental expatriates, so it's very hard to be excited about it...more of the same old. The American psyche will never lend itself to something as arcane, old-world, and "un-american" (whatever be the history of the game in the country) as cricket.
On the other hand, I'd read somewhere that China was investing some time in the game. That would be a much more interesting development to follow.
But all those cricket leagues are still dominated by expats, and in particular subcontinental expats. Until the sport can reach a broader "American" audience, any governing council is going to have a tough time being successful. Just my opinion, but I don't think Cricket will ever succeed here. It's too foreign and too long for the average American sports fan.The USACA has been worthless, on top of having a corrupt past. That's where the problem begins. There are several cricket leagues throughout the country, many competing against each other for grounds. Put someone competent in charge of USACA, and something might actually happen.
Dunno, think you're maybe underestimating the tribal pull of some sports.The key will be the extent to which the second and third generations of the migrants to America continue to play cricket. I'd hazard a guess that most will be consumed more by the local sports, and it will continue to be a niche sport, no matter the size of the American-subcontinental population.
I agree. As NP mentioned, there are many cricket leagues around the country. Those leagues, while well organized and full of passionate players and fans, consists of more than 90% 1st generation participants and do not have a broad following. When I look at the 2nd or 3rd generation kids around me, I see them barely interested in cricket at all. I think the most popular sport for the sub-continental kids is basketball. There are subcontinental basketball leagues that are as popular and full of talent as some of the lower division college leagues. The basic reality is that kids adapt the sports culture they grow up with (in school, and via friends) and sadly cricket is not part of that life.The key will be the extent to which the second and third generations of the migrants to America continue to play cricket. I'd hazard a guess that most will be consumed more by the local sports, and it will continue to be a niche sport, no matter the size of the American-subcontinental population.