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What I Learned From Building a Cricket Team in 30 Days

What I Learned From Building a Cricket Team in 30 Days

Throwing together a team at my local university taught me a lot about the sport, about myself, and what people are capable of.

May 6, 2026

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8 min read

USA Cricket Bankruptcy Update: Trustee Lays Groundwork for USAC's Future

USA Cricket Bankruptcy Update: Trustee Lays Groundwork for USAC's Future

Motions to reject CEO's employment agreement, settle ACE dispute filed earlier this week.

Apr 18, 2026

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6 min read

Where Cricket Is Still "The Cricket" - An American Watches The County Game

Where Cricket Is Still "The Cricket" - An American Watches The County Game

In the age of cacophonous slop all around us, domestic red ball cricket is a port in the storm.

Apr 12, 2026

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9 min read

Our Joy Will Endure

Our Joy Will Endure

Cricket is full of dysfunction and ego and people trying to make us miserable. The ones who thrive in spite of that will live forever.

Mar 12, 2026

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12 min read

Let Freedom Ring: Washington Franchise Clears Major Hurdle Toward New Home

Let Freedom Ring: Washington Franchise Clears Major Hurdle Toward New Home

Frederick City Council votes to approve rezoning of proposed site for 10,000-capacity cricket ground as the highlight of an eventful week in US cricket.

Aug 9, 2026

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9 min read

Joe Root and Cricket's Creative Bankruptcy

Joe Root and Cricket's Creative Bankruptcy

The leadership culture at the highest levels of cricket is insular, dysfunctional, and only capable of carrying the sport backward.

Jul 26, 2026

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4 min read

Cricket on an Aircraft Carrier, and Other Thoughts from MLC's Opening Weekend

Cricket on an Aircraft Carrier, and Other Thoughts from MLC's Opening Weekend

Major League Cricket gets off to an absorbing, if perplexing start to 2026.

Jun 23, 2026

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12 min read

Krishnamurthi Sends USA to Global Qualifier with Dramatic Final Push

Krishnamurthi Sends USA to Global Qualifier with Dramatic Final Push

Youngster comes off bench to score winning runs, securing global qualifier place, continued ODI status, and the clout he'll need to lead in the future

Jun 13, 2026

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4 min read

Orcas Lead Charge for New Home Field; Freedom Still in Frederick Limbo

Orcas Lead Charge for New Home Field; Freedom Still in Frederick Limbo

Seattle breaks cover on its plans for space inside Marymoor Park on the heels of Washington's second presentation with the Frederick City Council.

Jun 1, 2026

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8 min read

Seattle Rips It Down to the Studs

Seattle Rips It Down to the Studs

With major roster turnover after two disappointing years, the 2023 runners-up are looking for a roster to complement their off-field branding efforts. PLUS: USA women on brink of history in Africa, and You Should See The Other Guy

Apr 28, 2026

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8 min read

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Corey Anderson, Future Cricket Ambassador?

Corey Anderson, Future Cricket Ambassador?

The injured captain of the Unicorns has a future outside the game if he wants it - and it doesn't have to wait until he's done playing.

Jun 26, 2025

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MLC Power Rankings: Week 1

MLC Power Rankings: Week 1

With six matches done, one team is a clear front-runner

Jun 16, 2025

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Crossing the Rubicon in Clown Shoes

Crossing the Rubicon in Clown Shoes

The ICC BoG didn't do its due diligence in July, so now the rest of us get to watch an avoidable mess play out.

Sep 23, 2025

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5 min read

I Dream of Dubai: American Cricket's First On-Field Golden Age Is Here

I Dream of Dubai: American Cricket's First On-Field Golden Age Is Here

Amid all the boardroom and courtroom drama, the men's national team is a buzzsaw with a real shot at the Cricket World Cup.

Nov 10, 2025

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10 min read

Is USA Cricket Salvageable?

Is USA Cricket Salvageable?

With so much drama and baggage, the second effort at a governing body for American cricket may not make it to 2028 or even 2026.

Jul 28, 2025

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9 min read

Latest Posts

Let Freedom Ring: Washington Franchise Clears Major Hurdle Toward New Home

Frederick City Council votes to approve rezoning of proposed site for 10,000-capacity cricket ground as the highlight of an eventful week in US cricket.

Aug 9, 2026

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9 min read

Keith Brake
Keith Brake
Let Freedom Ring: Washington Franchise Clears Major Hurdle Toward New Home

Joe Root and Cricket's Creative Bankruptcy

The leadership culture at the highest levels of cricket is insular, dysfunctional, and only capable of carrying the sport backward.

Jul 26, 2026

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4 min read

Keith Brake
Keith Brake
Joe Root and Cricket's Creative Bankruptcy

Should Minor League Cricket Be Longer?

Tweaking an idea from Minor League Baseball could fill a major hole in the national domestic calendar.

Jul 24, 2026

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7 min read

Keith Brake
Keith Brake
Should Minor League Cricket Be Longer?

USA Cricket Moves Forward as Usual Suspects Launch ACE Appeals

The Venu Crew is not willing to admit defeat, but the trustee has already started rebuilding the organization they razed to the ground.

Jul 22, 2026

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5 min read

Keith Brake
Keith Brake
USA Cricket Moves Forward as Usual Suspects Launch ACE Appeals

They Weren't Supposed to Be Here. Then They Won It All.

After breaking out of the cellar for the first time, MLC's perennial punching bag punched back in 2026.

Jul 19, 2026

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6 min read

Keith Brake
Keith Brake
They Weren't Supposed to Be Here. Then They Won It All.

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