Cricket is returning to Olympics after 128 years. But many hope the sport will finally crack America
Cricket, the world's second most-watched sport, is set to make its Olympic return in 2028, 126 years after its last appearance.
This significant comeback is being heralded by the commencement of construction for a new 10,000-plus capacity cricket stadium in Pomona, eastern Los Angeles County.
This premier venue, designed to host both men's and women's matches, is located within the Fairplex fairgrounds.
It will serve as the home of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, a Major League Cricket team owned by Mumbai-based Knight Riders Sports, a company co-led by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
The groundbreaking ceremony included a 'bhumi pujan', a Hindu ritual traditionally performed to seek divine blessings and forgiveness before disturbing the earth for construction.
Cricket already holds significant cultural sway within US diaspora communities, particularly those from South Asia, where it is followed with fervent dedication.
For American fans, coaches, and pl..