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Modi: Cricket Struggles in USA Without Star Power

8/26/2025

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Lalit Modi, former IPL commissioner, believes cricket will not thrive in the USA due to low attendance at Major League Cricket events.
He compares cricket's popularity to other sports, indicating American audiences prefer domestic leagues.
Modi asserts that the presence of star players is crucial for attracting viewers to tournaments.

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Lalit Modi, former IPL commissioner, believes cricket will not thrive in the USA due to low attendance at Major League Cricket events.
He compares cricket's popularity to other sports, indicating American audiences prefer domestic leagues.
Modi asserts that the presence of star players is crucial for attracting viewers to tournaments.