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Local cricket academies report growth as Grand Prairie hosts MLC matches
Summary
Local speakers said cricket participation is rising across the Dallas'Fort Worth area, with "around 1,400 kids" registered in academies; presenters linked the rise to investment, sponsorship and youth programs tied to Major League Cricket events in Grand Prairie.
Local residents and presenters said Grand Prairie and the broader Dallas'Fort Worth area are seeing increased youth participation in cricket. "There's around 1,400 kids just registered in academies from Plano to Frisco to to all parts of of the state, and particularly this northern part of Texas," a resident said, describing a growing base of young players and local academies.
A presenter added that international players, increased sponsorship and investment are helping the sport expand in the United States. "There's a lot of investment coming in, a lot of sponsorship coming in, and a lot of talent also booming in every part of this country," the presenter said, linking the professional schedule and youth programming as mutually reinforcing trends.
