That’s the theory, but then theories are there to be tested, right?
In Canada right now they are playing the qualifying tournament for cricket’s Under 19 World Cup. Coming up to half way through the tournament, the USA team is on top of the table. They have beaten Ireland, Uganda and Vanuatu, and had a walkover against Sierra Leone. They do still have to play Canada, who beat them in the Americas regional qualifying tournament, and Papua New Guinea who have beaten Canada. There’s also the small matter of Monday’s game against Afghanistan which might have a bit of needle to it. However 6 of the 10 teams playing in Canada go forward to the main tournament in New Zealand next January, so the American kids look like they will be there.
A successful youth team is a good long term policy, but what I’m really looking forward to is American TV audiences discovering Twenty20.
I don’t think any Twenty20 is televised in America. If I am wrong, please correct me. We are just finally starting to see the Spanish and British Premier Leagues on ESPN2. There is a Cricket League that plays in the Baltimore area. It has good number of people who grew up in India, the West Indies and Britain.
Tom:
Try these folks.
Also CricInfo, the #1 internet site for cricket news, is now owned by ESPN.