27. Cricket Growth in the U.S. and a New Franchise Model with Liam Plunkett, Cricket World Cup Champion

Farrell Sports Business

27. Cricket Growth in the U.S. and a New Franchise Model with Liam Plunkett, Cricket World Cup Champion
About the Farrell Sports Business Podcast
Interviews with news makers from sports business to talk leadership, entrepreneurship, industry news and their unique career paths. Hosted by Matt Farrell, President of Farrell Sports and former Golf Channel, USOPC, USA Swimming and Warner Bros.
Episode 27 of the Farrell Sports Business podcast - Host Matt Farrell talks with Liam Plunkett, who was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Plunkett discusses the growing interest in cricket in the United States, his role in promoting the sport through coaching and the establishment of the Liam Plunkett Cricket Academy. He highlights the potential for cricket to thrive in the U.S., especially with cricket being on the program for the upcoming Olympics in 2028. He emphasizes the importance of proper coaching and infrastructure to support grassroots development and how the Liam Plunkett Cricket Academy fills that gap. The discussion also touches on the business opportunities within cricket facilities and the transferable skills from other sports that can aid in learning cricket.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cricket's Growth in the U.S.
02:50 Liam Plunkett's Role in American Cricket
04:26 Excitement and Challenges in U.S. Cricket
06:20 Grassroots Cricket Development
08:52 Liam Plunkett Cricket Academy Overview
10:59 Connecting Coaches and Facilities
12:18 Advice for New Cricket Players
13:34 Transferable Skills from Other Sports
15:47 Business Opportunities in Cricket Facilities
17:13 Creativity in Cricket Training Spaces
19:19 Success in Multi-Sport Facilities
21:11 Liam Plunkett Cricket's Coaching Package
23:37 Cricket's Olympic Future
25:10 Future Prospects for Cricket in the U.S.
26:17 Podcast Intro.MP4
Takeaways
- Cricket is gaining popularity in the U.S., especially with events like the Cricket World Cup.
- Liam Plunkett is actively involved in promoting cricket through coaching and academies.
- The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles presents a significant opportunity for cricket's growth.
- Grassroots cricket is developing through local programs and facilities.
- Liam Plunkett Cricket Academy aims to provide structured coaching and support for coaches.
- There is a need for proper coaching infrastructure in American cricket.
- Multi-sport facilities can help grow cricket by providing space for practice and play.
- Creativity in using existing spaces can lead to successful cricket training environments.
- Transferable skills from sports like baseball can help new players learn cricket.
- The future of cricket in the U.S. looks promising with increasing interest and investment.
Intro Song: All World
Artist: JMPSCR
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