A lack of pitches, kit, and coaching has historically hindered cricket in the U.S., but Major League Cricket may offer a solution. Cricket, once popular in New York with matches dating back to 1751, declined after the Civil War due to the rise of baseball, which was easier to play and offered greater financial rewards. Many cricketers transitioned to baseball, including the Wright brothers, who were pivotal in establishing the sport as America’s pastime, further overshadowing cricket’s legacy, which remains buried beneath modern developments.
