Washington, Jun 26 (PTI) The USA’s stunning win over powerhouse Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup has given cricket a solid foothold in the country, reckoned Eric Garcetti, US Ambassador to India, The co-hosts shocked former champions Pakistan via Super Over in a Group A league match of the ICC showpiece on June 6 at Dallas.
Consequently, the Babar Azam-led side bowed out of the event without entering the Super Eights.
“Cricket is a religion, as we often say in India. I think it is a great sport that is only just beginning to take off here in America.
“But given the number of Indians, South Asians, Australians, Kiwis, South Africans, Brits that live in America or are immigrants to America, it already has an amazing base,” Garcetti told
Source: PTI News
