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56 American Cricketers Who Left Their Countries and Moved to Play Cricket in the USA: List of USA Cricketers Who Were Born in Other Nations

With the Major League Cricket beginning this year, we look at all the cricketers who left their countries and moved to play cricket in the USA.

The United States of America is becoming an increasingly popular destination for cricketers looking to pursue a career in the sport. Over the years, many international players from around the world have left their home countries and moved to the US in search of greater opportunities. From West Indies to South Africa, here are 53 cricketers who have left their countries and moved to play cricket in the USA.

Key Takeaways

  • At least 56 cricketers have left their home countries to pursue cricket in the USA.
  • This includes 15 West Indian cricketers, 12 South Africans, 11 Indians, 3 Sri Lankan, 3 Australian, 2 Pakistani, 2 from New Zealand, 2 from Nepal, and 5 from other nations (England, UAE, Canada, Afghanistan, Bangladesh)
  • 11 of these players have played international cricket, at least 11-15 others have played at an U-19 level in their home countries, and a few others (Sunny Sohal, Siddharth Trivedi, Bipul Sharma, etc.) have even been picked up deals in the IPL.
  • Other current WI international players like Rakheem Cornwall & Chandrapaul Hemraj are not officially included in this list. However, a few such WI players play in Minor League Cricket (MiLC) and other local American clubs for extra practice in their off-season.

Credit: This list is largely inspired from the updated reports and tweets of American cricket journalist, Peter Della Penna. For example, see this tweet.

Which Cricketers Changed Their Nationality to play for the USA?

From the 2012 U-19 winning captain, Unmukt Chand to the 2019 Cricket World Cup winner, Liam Plunkett, here is the list of Top 24 players who left their countries to play cricket in the USA (extended list of 56 players and honorable mentions below)

*Note: Not all of these players are eligible to play for the USA national team at the moment. The residency process will take 3-4 years. Until that is achieved, the players will live here and play in the Minor/Major League Cricket.

1. Xavier Marshall (West Indies, 2005-2018)

  • Teams: Jamaica, West Indies, West Indies U-19s
  • Age When Left Home Country: 32
  • Current Age: 36
  • Minor League Team: New Jersey Somerset Cavaliers
  • Claim to Fame: Broke Shahid Afridi’s record with 12 sixes in an innings when he scored 157*(118) vs Canada in 2008. West Indies Youth Cricketer of the Year (2005), played 7 Tests and numerous limited overs game for the West Indies
  • Role: Right-Handed Opening Batter

Note: Xavier Marshall was cut from the USA contract list in 2020

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2. Sami Aslam (Pakistan, 2012-2020)

  • Teams: Pakistan, Pakistan U-19s, Balochistan, Sindh, Lahore Eagles, National Bank of Pakistan
  • Age When Left Home Country: 25
  • Current Age: 27
  • Claim to Fame: Played in 2012 & 2014 U-19 WCs, captaining Pakistan to the final in the latter. 2nd Highest U-19 ODI run-scorer. Promising start to Test career with 7 fifties and best of 91.
  • Minor League Team: Golden State Grizzlies
  • Role: Left-Handed Opening Batter
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3. Unmukt Chand (India, 2010-2020)

  • Teams: India U-19, India U-23, India A, Delhi, Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Chattogram Challengers, Melbourne Renegades
  • Age When Left Home Country: 26
  • Current Age: 29
  • Minor League Team: Silicon Valley Strikers
  • Claim to Fame: 2012 U-19 Cricket World Cup Captain, courtesy his knock of 111* (130)
  • Role: Right-Handed Top Order Batter
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4. Saqlain Haider (UAE, 2014-2017)

  • Teams: United Arab Emirates, Pakistan A
  • Age When Left Home Country: 33
  • Current Age: 35
  • Claim to Fame: Played 5 ODIs and 6 T20Is for the UAE, including the 2015 ODI World Cup
  • Minor League Team: Houston Hurricanes
  • Role: Wicketkeeper/Left-Handed Batter

*Note, Saqlain Haider was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan and played international cricket for the UAE. Now, he is in the USA.

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5. Corey Anderson (New Zealand, 2007-2018)

  • Teams: New Zealand, New Zealand U-19, New Zealand A, Auckland, Canterbury, Northern Districts, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Somerset, Lahore Qalandars, Barbados Tridents
  • Age When Left Home Country: 28
  • Current Age: 32
  • Claim to Fame: Fastest ODI century of all time in 36 balls, breaking Shahid Afridi’s record. Constant Member of the NZ squad from 2015-18. Key player for NZ in the 2015 ODI World Cup. Played one of the greatest IPL knocks of all-time, scoring 95*(44) as MI sneaked into the qualifiers by scoring 195 in 14.3 overs.
  • Minor League Team: Irving Mustangs
  • Role: Allrounder (Left-handed batter, Left arm medium pace)
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6. Shehan Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka, 2009-2020)

  • Teams: Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka U-19s, Sri Lanka U-23s, Sri Lanka Board President’s XI, Police Sports Club, Chittagong Kings, Galle Gladiators
  • Age When Left Home Country: 29
  • Current Age: 31
  • Claim to Fame: Scored 96 in an ODI vs Pakistan in a rearguard effort to bring SL from 28/5 to 205/6. SL still lost the game, but good innings nevertheless.
  • Minor League Team: Silicon Valley Strikers
  • Role: Allrounder (Left-handed batter, Right arm off break)
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7. Narsingh Deonarine (West Indies, 1999-2016)

  • Teams: West Indies, West Indies U-19s, West Indies A, Guyana, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Tallawahs
  • Age When Left Home Country: 32
  • Current Age: 37
  • Claim To Fame: Leading scorer in the 2008-09 domestic tournament. Took Sachin Tendulkar’s final Test wicket. Played 18 Tests, 31 ODIs, and 8 T20Is for the West Indies.
  • Minor League Team: Silicon Valley Strikers
  • Role: Allrounder (Left Hand Bat, Right Arm off break)
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8. Liam Plunkett (England, 2003-2019)

  • Teams: England, England Lions, England U-19s, Durham, Surrey, Yorkshire, Delhi Daredevils, Welsh Fire, Karachi Kings, Sylhet Sixers, Melbourne Stars, Kandy Tuskers, Dolphins
  • Age When Left Home Country: 35
  • Current Age: 37
  • Claim to Fame: 2019 Cricket World Cup winner (3 wickets in the final including Kane Williamson), key to England’s limited overs revival. 2008-09 County Champions with Durham. Played 13 Tests, 89 ODI, and 22 T20Is for England
  • Minor League Team: The Philadelphians (Player/Coach)
  • Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler (and lower order hitter)

Note, Plunkett traveled to the USA and has played club cricket in the USA earlier even when he was representing England since his wife is from the United States.

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9. Dane Piedt (South Africa, 2010-2020)

  • Teams: South Africa, South Africa A, Western Province, Cape Cobras
  • Age When Left Home Country: 30
  • Current Age: 32
  • Claim to Fame: Best bowling figures on debut by a South African spinner since Aubrey Faulkner
  • Minor League Team: DC Hawks
  • Role: Right Arm off break (mystery spin with carrom ball)

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10. Juan ‘Rusty’ Theron (South Africa, 2005-2015)

  • Teams: South Africa, South Africa A, Rajasthan Royals, Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab, Eastern Province, Warriors, Jamaica Tallawahs
  • Age When Left Home Country: 31
  • Current Age: 37
  • Claim to Fame: MTN Domestic Championship Cricketer of the Year (2008), Player of the Match for Kings XI Punjab in an IPL 2010 match. He was selected for the 2010 T20 World Cup
  • Minor League Team: East Bay Blazers
  • Role: Right Arm Fast-Medium

Fun Fact: After he retired from South African domestic circuit, he initially moved to Florida to pursue a “teaching degree at a local college.”

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11. Amila Aponso (Sri Lanka, 2013-2020)

  • Teams: Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka A, Sri Lanka U-23s, SL U-19s, SL U-17s, SL U-15s, Colombo Kings, Ragama Cricket Club
  • Age When Left Home Country: 28
  • Current Age: 29
  • Claim to Fame: 273 first-class wickets at an average of 23.43 with a best of 8/148 (innings) and 13/234 (match). Played 9 ODIs & 3 T20Is for Sri Lanka
  • Minor League Team: Atlanta Fire
  • Role: Left-Arm Orthodox
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12. Assad Fudadin (West Indies, 2004-2020)

  • Teams: West Indies, West Indies U-19s, West Indies A, Guyana, Guyana Amazon Warriors
  • Age When Left Home Country: 35
  • Current Age: 37
  • Claim to Fame: Selected in the 2004 U-19 World Cup and was a key batter in West Indies’ run to the final. Played 3 Tests in 2012
  • Minor League Team: New England Eagles
  • Role: Left-Handed Batter
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13. Smit Patel (India, 2012-2021)

  • Teams: India U-19s, India U-23s, India Blue, Indian Board President’s XI, Baroda, Gujarat, Tripura, Goa, Barbados Royals
  • Age When Left Home Country: 28
  • Current Age: 29
  • Claim to Fame: 2012 U-19 WC Final star, forming a 130-run partnership with Unmukt Chand and himself scoring 62*(84). Scored a total of 11 first-class centuries.
  • Minor League Team: Manhattan Yorkers
  • Role: Wicketkeeper, Right Hand Batter

*Note, Patel is a green card holder and has been in the USA on and off since 2010, when his family moved to Pennsylvania.

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14. Sunny Sohal (India, 2007-2014)

  • Teams: India U-19s, India A, Punjab, Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Barbados Tridents, Winnipeg Hawks
  • Age When Left Home Country: 27
  • Current Age: 36
  • Claim to Fame: Highest run-scorer for Punjab in the 2008-09 Ranji Season, player of the Match in an IPL match, India U-19 player in 2007-08 alongside Virat Kohli, Piyush Chawla, Ravindra Jadeja, etc.
  • Minor League Team: DC Hawks
  • Role: Right-Handed Batter
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15. Siddharth Trivedi (India, 2002-2015)

  • Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat, Saurashtra, India Red
  • Age When Left Home Country: 38
  • Current Age: 40
  • Claim to Fame: When he left RR, he was Rajasthan Royals’ all-time highest wicket-taker with 65 wickets
  • Minor League Team: St. Louis Americans
  • Role: Right Arm Medium Fast
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16. Bipul Sharma (India, 2025-2021)

  • Teams: India A, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kings XI Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Sikkim
  • Age When Left Home Country: 37
  • Current Age: 39
  • Claim to Fame: One of the keys to Sunrisers Hyderabad’s success in IPL 2016
  • Minor League Team: DC Hawks
  • Role: Left-arm Orthodox
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17. Cameron Gannon (Australia, 2010-2022*)

  • Teams: Western Australia, Queensland, Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades
  • Age When Left Home Country: 30
  • Current Age: 34
  • Claim to Fame: Took 31 wickets in the 2012-13 Sheffeld Shield season
  • Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler

*still has a contract with Western Australia. He played a few T20Is for the USA in 2019 but returned to Australia domestic cricket. He has since been recalled in USA training camps.

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18. Harmeet Singh (India, 2009-2020)

  • Teams: India U-19, India B, Rest of India, West Zone, Mumbai, Tripura, Rajasthan Royals
  • Age When Left Home Country: 28
  • Current Age: 30
  • Claim to Fame: Played in 2 U-19 World Cups, including the one with Unmukt Chand & Smit Patel
  • Minor League Team: Seattle Thunderbolts
  • Role: Left-arm Orthodox
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19. Bhaskar Yadram (West Indies, 2017-2020)

  • Teams: West Indies U-19, Guyana
  • Age When Left Home Country: 27
  • Current Age: 39
  • Claim to Fame: Highest wicket-taker for the West Indies in the 2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup
  • Minor League Team: Empire State Titans
  • Role: Right arm medium/off break

20. Timil Patel (India, 2002-2009)

  • Teams: India U-19s, West Zone, Rest of India, Gujarat, St. Lucia Stars
  • Age When Left Home Country: 27
  • Current Age: 39
  • Claim to Fame: Was with the India U-19 group in 2002 alongside Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan
  • Minor League Team: San Diego Surfer
  • Role: Left-arm Orthodox

Note: Timil Patel is now a domestic player in the USA squad since he has achieved American citizenship

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21. Gajanand Singh (West Indies, 2008-2011)

  • Teams: West Indies U-19s, Guyana, Guyana Amazon Warriors
  • Age When Left Home Country: 33
  • Current Age: 35
  • Claim to Fame: Played in the 2006 U-19 World Cup for the West Indies
  • Minor League Team: Manhattan Yorkers
  • Role: Left-arm Bat
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22. Basant Regmi (Nepal, 2012-2019)

  • Teams: Nepal, Nepal U-19s, Nepal U-17s
  • Age When Left Home Country: 35
  • Current Age: 36
  • Claim to Fame: Has played international cricket for Nepal
  • Minor League Team: Hollywood Master Blasters
  • Role: Left-arm orthodox

23. Hammad Azam (Pakistan, 2008-2021)

  • Teams: Pakistan, Pakistan A, Pakistan U-23s, Pakistan U-19s, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans
  • Age When Left Home Country: 29
  • Current Age: 31
  • Claim to Fame: Played 11 ODIs and 5 T20Is for Pakistan
  • Minor League Team: Golden State Grizzlies
  • Role: Right Arm Bat

24. Sheik Faoud Ahamul Fasiel Bacchus (West Indies, 1971-1986)

  • Teams: West Indies, United States of America, Border, Guyana, Western Province
  • Age When Left Home Country: 43
  • Current Age: 69
  • Claim to Fame: Scored 250 in Test cricket for West Indies. Played 19 Tests and multiple ODIs and later played international cricket or the USA.
  • Minor League Team: Golden State Grizzlies
  • Role: Right Arm Bat

Also Read:

  1. How Many Cricket Stadiums are there in the USA?
  2. USA Cricket—The Complete Guide to Cricket in America (Updated 2023)
  3. Avinash’s Cricket Journey in the USA: an Interview
  4. 42 South African Born Cricketers Who Play for Other Countries: Can You Guess Them All?
  5. 49 South African Cricketers Who Left Their Country for Kolpak Deals

Future USA Immigrant XI – American Cricketers Who Were Born in Other Countries

South African Born Cricketers Who Moved to the USA

  1. William Ludick – Houston Hurricanes
    • South African born who played domestic cricket with Central Districts in NZ prior to his US move
  2. Justin Dill – New Jersey Stallions
    • Part of the 2014 U-19 South Africa squad
  3. Carmi Le Roux – The Philadelphians
  4. David Bunn – East Bay Blazers
    • Selected for a South Africa U-19 tour in 2011
  5. Cody Chetty – Hollywood Master Blasters
  6. Corne Dry – Atlanta Fire
  7. Jacobus ‘Obus’ Pienaar – St. Louis Americans
  8. David White – East Bay Blazers
  9. Shadley van Schalwyk – Seattle Thunderbolts
  10. Slade-Lee van Staden – Houston Hurricanes

West Indies Cricketers Who Left the Caribbean to Play Cricket in the USA

  1. Timroy Allen (Jamaica) – Orlando Galaxy
  2. Mark Parchment (Jamaica) – Atlanta Param Veers
  3. Dean Morgan (Jamaica) – Ft. Lauderdale Lions
  4. Akshay Homraj (Guyana) – New England Eagles
  5. Damian Jacobs (Guyana)
  6. Trevon Griffith (Jamaica) – Empire State Titans
    • Played in the 2010 U-19 WC
  7. Vikash Mohan (Trinidad)
  8. William Perkins (Trinidad)
  9. Mario Rampersaud (Barbados) – East Bay Blazers

Australian Born Cricketers Who Moved to the USA

  1. Cameron Stevenson (holds a US passport, but was born in and resides in Australia)
  2. Josh Dascombe – East Bay Blazers

Indian Born Cricketers Who Moved to the USA

  1. Saurabh Netravalkar (Silicon Valley Strikers)
  2. Sushil Nadkarni
    • Played for India U-19 and Sikkim but immigrated to the USA in early 2000s to study engineering.
  3. Karan Viradiya – Hollywood Master Blasters
    • Was initially selected for India U-19 in 2013 but was removed due to age alteration.
  4. Nisarg Patel – Hollywood Master Blasters

Players from Other Countries Who Play Cricket in the USA

  1. Shaker Ahmed (Bangladesh) – Michigan Cricket Stars
    • Was in the 2010 U-19 WC squad. Moved to the USA in 2014
  2. Nitish Kumar (Canada) – Austin Athletics
  3. Kanishka Chaugai (Nepal) – Hollywood Master Blasters
  4. Shayan Jahangir (Pakistan) – Austin Athletics
  5. Marty Kain (New Zealand) – San Diego Surfriders
  6. Gayan Fernando (Sri Lanka) – SoCal Lashings
  7. Zakiullah Sultani (Afghanistan) – Michigan Cricket Stars

Honorable Mentions

Cricketers Born in the USA But Played Domestic Cricket Abroad

  • Ian Holland – born in Wisconsin but played for Hampshire in England and for Victoria in Australia
  • Cameron Steel – born in California but played for Hampshire in England
  • Sanjay Krishnamurthi (East Bay Blazers) – born in Oregon, but played for Karnataka U-16s in India
  • Aaron Jones (New Jersey Somerset Cavaliers) – born in Queens, New York but played List A and domestic cricket for Barbados
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West Indies International Players who Play in the MiLC

  • Although Chandrapaul Hemraj (New Jersey Somerset Cavaliers) played in Minor League Cricket (and hit lots of sixes), he still eyes a West Indies recall and is using MiLC as off-season practice
  • Similarly, Rakheem Cornwall plays for the Atlanta Fire
  • Hayden Walsh Jr. was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and played for the US national team between 2018-19. However, he switched his cricket allegiance to the West Indies after 2019.
  • Now 40, Fidel Edwards plays for the Silicon Valley Strikers after a long (on & off) West Indies international & illustrious County career.
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Final Thoughts – Why Are Cricketers Leaving Their Countries to Play Cricket in the USA?

Competition and financial security are two of the biggest reasons why cricketers are choosing to leave their home countries to play cricket in the USA.

Several of these cricketers played up till the U-19 and domestic levels. However, they could not make the cut to the international level. This has an impact on both personal desires and direct monetary value. Since USA cricket has been offering decent contracts to cricketers, and national boards of West Indies, South Africa, and New Zealand continue to struggle, we may continue to see the exodus of cricketers from those nations.

Will this help USA cricket qualify for world tournaments and establish Major League Cricket in this crowded T20 calendar?

Only time will tell.

Also Read:

  1. Salary of Cricketers (Men’s) from Each of the 12 Nations (2022)—The Complete Guide
  2. Top 12 Richest Cricket Boards (RANKED 2023): Which Cricket Board Has the Highest Net Worth—BCCI, CA, ECB, CSA, or PCB?
  3. How Much Do Different Types of Cricketers Earn Per Year (2022)?
  4. Top 10 Richest Cricket Leagues (By Average Salaries). Which Cricket League Pays the Most (2022)—SA20, IPL, BBL, PSL, UAE IL, CPL, T10s, or the Hundred?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many cricketers left their countries to play cricket in the USA?

At least 53 cricketers have left their home countries to pursue in the USA, including 11 former international cricketers. This includes 14 West Indian cricketers, 12 South Africans, 11 Indians, 3 Sri Lankans, 3 Australians, 2 Pakistanis, 2 from New Zealand, and 6 from other nations (England, UAE, Canda, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh).Image Collage of Cricketers who left their countries to play cricket in the USA

Which Pakistani cricketer moved to the USA?

Sami Aslam and Shayan Jahangir are the Pakistani cricketers who moved to the USA.

Which Indian cricketers moved to the USA?

Unmukt Chand, Smit Patel, Sunny Sohal, Siddharth Trivedi, Harmeet Singh, and Bipul Sharma are six of the most prominent Indian cricketers who moved to the USA.

Which cricket players changed their nationalities?

Xavier Marshall, Gajanand Singh, Timil Patel, and a few other cricketers have changed their nationalities to play cricket in the USA. Others like Eoin Morgan, Ed Joyce, Boyd Rankin (Ireland to England) and Kepler Wessels (South Africa to Australia) are other examples of cricketers changing their nationalities and playing for two nations.

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How Many Cricket Stadiums are there in the USA?

Currently, there are at least 34 cricket stadiums in USA (including grounds, parks, etc.), two of which have been certified by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and 24 local cricket grounds are being used by Minor League Cricket teams. Additionally, five more upcoming stadiums are currently being planned.

These stadiums are located all across the US, from California to Florida, North Carolina to Texas, and Georgia to name a few. Their sizes range from large-scale venues with plenty of seating space to small grassy fields that are more intimate in size.

In the United States, cricket has gained more popularity in recent years, leading to the development of cricket stadiums in various parts of the country. This article will discuss how many cricket stadiums are in the United States, which ones they are, and what kind of events they host. Read on to discover more about cricket stadiums in America!

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1. List of Cricket Stadiums in the United States

At present, there are at least two international-level cricket stadiums in the United States, with plans to expand the number up to five to ten in the near future.

These include:

  1. Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida (10000 seating capacity, ICC status for ODI & T20 cricket)
  2. Church Street Park in Morrisville, North Carolina (3500 permanent seating with potential expansion to 5000 seats)
  3. AirHogs Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas (7000 seating capacity with a potential expansion to 20000 seats)
  4. Smart Choice Moosa Stadium in Pearland, Texas (near Houston)
  5. Indianapolis World Sports Park in Indianapolis, Indiana
  6. Leo Magnus Cricket Complex, ‘Woodley’ Park in Los Angeles, California

Each of these stadiums has its own unique history and features that make it an exciting place to watch cricket. Most of them host domestic and international matches, as well as tournaments and development programs for the sport itself.

Upcoming Cricket Stadiums in the USA

Apart from existing cricket stadiums, there are also four upcoming venues in plan — each with varying seating capacities and location.

  1. Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington
  2. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California
  3. An upcoming proposed stadium in Orange County, California
  4. New York Oval. in New York
  5. Marine Park in Brooklyn, Spring Creek Park in Queens, or Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens (Shortlisted locations for a possible major cricket stadium in the New York area)

It is expected that the stadiums in the Bay Area and Washington may each seat around 10,000-20,000 spectators with a cost of $30 million combined.

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Historic & Smaller Cricket Grounds in the United States

Apart from the major stadiums, there are also numerous smaller cricket grounds in the United States. These grounds have been used by Minor League clubs and other clubs for generations as well as hosting various tournaments over time.

  1. Philadelphia Cricket Club Ground in Wissahickon Heights, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  2. Belmont Cricket Club Ground in Elmwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  3. Young America Cricket Club Ground in Stenton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  4. Germantown Cricket Club Ground in Manheim, Pennsylvania (earlier in Nicetown)
  5. Merion Cricket Club Ground in Haverford, Pennsylvania
  6. Boca Raton Cricket Club Ground in Boca Raton, Florida
  7. Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  8. St. George’s Club Ground in Bloomingdale Road, Manhattan, New York
  9. Red House Cricket Ground in Harlem, New York
  10. *Citi Field in New York
  11. *Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
  12. *Dodger Stadium in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California

*Note, the Cricket All-Stars tournament featuring Shane Warne, Sachin Tendulkar, Shoaib Akthar, etc. took place at famous baseball grounds—Citi Field, Minute Maid Park, and Dodger Stadium.

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Home Grounds of Minor League Cricket Teams

Minor League Cricket is a new franchised cricket league in the United States, which was founded in 2019. It currently has 26 teams, most of which have their own home cricket parks.

  1. Atlanta Cricket Fields in Cumming, Georgia (Atlanta Fire)
  2. Param Veers Cricket Field in Rydal, Georgia (Atlanta Lightning)
  3. Silverstar Recreation Center in Orlando, Florida (Orlando Galaxy)
  4. Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge, Virginia (DC Hawks)
  5. Idlewild Park in Rosedale, New York (Empire State Titans)
  6. Canarsie Park in Brooklyn, New York (Manhattan Yorkers)
  7. Keney Park in Hartford, Connecticut (New England Eagles)
  8. Howe Athletic Complex in Somerset, New Jersey (New Jersey Somerset Cavaliers, New Jersey Stallions)
  9. Exton Park in Exton, Pennsylvania (The Philadelphians)
  10. BPL Cricket Stadium in Bolingbrook, Illinois (Chicago Blasters)
  11. Washington Park/Skokie Sports Complex in Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Tigers)
  12. McKinney Cricket Ground in McKinney, Texas (Dallas Mustangs)
  13. Prairie View Cricket Complex in Houston, Texas, which will be the first Major League Cricket National Cricket Center ((Houston Hurricanes))
  14. Lyon Oaks Cricket Ground in Wixom, Michigan (Michigan Cricket Stars)
  15. ACAC Park in Wentzville, Missouri (St. Louis Americans)
  16. Santa Clara Cricket Club in Santa Clara, California (East Bay Blazers)
  17. Arroyo Park in Davis, California (Golden State Grizzlies)
  18. Canyon Side Park in San Diego, California (San Diego Surf Riders)
  19. Klahanie Park in Issaquah, Washington (Seattle Thunderbolts)
  20. Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Complex in Morgan Hill, California (Silicon Valley, Strikers)
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2. Facts About the Major Cricket Stadiums in USA

  • Established in 2007, the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill is the biggest cricket stadium in the United States. It has two pitches and offers seating for up to 10,000 fans. Every Spring it hosts the American college cricket tournament and is also home to the Ft. Lauderdale Lions of Minor League Cricket.
  • The Moosa Stadium in Pearland, Texas was established in 2015 and is a rising cricket stadium. It provides seating for up to 2,500 fans with the potential for further expansion. It is the home of Lone Star Athletics.
  • The AirHogs Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas is a professional baseball stadium that has been transformed into a cricket ground. It offers seating for up to 7,000 spectators and has the potential for further expansions. This ground has become quite popular with local cricket enthusiasts.
  • Church Street Park has already hosted some matches in the 2018 ICC Americas T20 Qualifier.
  • The Indianapolis World Sports Park was built with an investment of $5 million and it hosted the 2015 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Division One qualification tournament.
  • The Leo Magnus Woodley Park is a sporting complex established in 1978 and named after Jamaican cricketer, Leo Magnus. It comprises five cricket fields (Marder, Severn, Wong, Woodley and Wright) and is home to the Hollywood Master Blasters and Socal Lashings of Minor League Cricket. Historically, it was the home of the Hollywood Cricket Club.
  • Founded in 1854, Philadelphia Cricket Club Ground is the oldest cricket club in the USA, while Germantown Cricket Club is the second oldest surviving cricket club in the United States. The Belmont Cricket Club (1874-1914), home to one of America’s greatest cricketers, Bart King, was one of the great clubs in American cricket.
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3. Types of Events Hosted at US Cricket Stadiums

The stadiums listed above host a variety of events for both spectators and players.

These include domestic and international matches, tournaments, camps and academies to help with cricket development in the US. The following is a list of some of the events hosted at US cricket stadiums:

International Matches & CPL

A total of 27 ODI matches (12 Moosa, 15 Ft. Lauderhill) and 14 T20I matches (all Ft. Lauderhill) international matches have been hosted by the US.

New Zeland, Sri Lanka, India, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Nepal, Oman, Namibia, and the USA have all played here. Ft. Lauderhill has been used as one of West Indies’ home venue in bilateral series.

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has also hosted several matches in the Broward Stadium.

Minor League Cricket

Minor League Cricket began in 2020 as the precursor to Major League Cricket, USA’s much anticipated T20 franchise competition. 27 teams took place in the inaugural tournament with Silicon Valley Strikers emerging as the winner.

National Championships and Other tournaments

These tournaments are organized by US cricket associations and involve women’s, men’s, U-19, and other teams from different states across the country.

Apart from major leagues, regional club tournaments, tape ball cricket, and college cricket also occur on a regular basis.

4. Major League Cricket and 2024 T20 World Cup to Take Place Across USA’s Top Cricket Stadiums

In 2023, Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to take place between July 13th and 30th.

The Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is the main location with franchises from Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, and Washington D.C. The following year in 2024, the 20-team T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States and West Indies.

Despite uncertainty regarding a six-team Olympic T20 tournament, investment in U.S.A. Cricket is showing continual growth.

5. Conclusion – The Growing Popularity of Cricket in America

Cricket is quickly gaining popularity in the United States, with more people becoming aware of and involved in the game.

The US Cricket Association has advocated for the expansion of cricket in America, resulting in cricket stadiums located across the country, academies and clubs to help players hone their skills.

Stadiums such as Church Street Park & Moosa Stadium are paving the way for even more growth. The upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup and Major League Cricket will bring even more attention to the sport, and with continued growth, cricket will become an increasingly popular sport in America.

Maybe the future even holds a partnership with Minor League Baseball stadiums similar to the conversion of the Texas Airhogs stadium.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Cricket Stadiums in USA

How many cricket stadiums in the USA?

Currently, there are at least 33 cricket stadiums in the USA. Two stadiums are ICC certified, 5 are in the planning phase, while the rest are park and local grounds.

Which cricket stadiums will host the 2023 Major League Cricket?

The Airhogs stadium in Dallas, Texas will be the host of the inaugural Major League Cricket held between July 13-30.

How many teams participate in Minor League Cricket in the USA?

26 teams compete in Minor League Cricket (MiLC) in the United States.

How many teams will compete in the 2023 Major League Cricket in the USA?

Six franchises from from Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, and Washington D.C. will compete in the 2023 Major League Cricket (MLC).

Sources: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Moosa Cricket Stadium, World Sports Park: A diamond in the rough, About Us – Germantown Cricket Club – Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Cricket Club History. USA T20 franchise league MLC projected to spend 110 million on facilities ahead of 2023 launch, Atlanta Paramveers open five cricket fields to promote game, Major League Cricket 2022: Match Schedules, Scores, News & More, Major League Cricket set for July 2023 launch in Dallas

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