Cricket Stadium Rises in Pomona, USA

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Construction kicked off this week in Pomona, on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County,

for a cricket stadium holding over 10,000 fans.

It's the new home for the Los Angeles nightriders, a major league cricket team owned by nightriders

sports out of Mumbai.

This spot at the Fairplex Fairgrounds will host men's and women's pro games with six teams

per league.

The project started with a traditional Hindu blessing ceremony to honor the land.

Nightriders sports runs teams worldwide, but this is their first stadium built from

the ground up in the United States.

Right now, the country only has three top-tier cricket venues in Texas, Florida, and North

Carolina, making this a big deal for Southern California.

Cricket has deep roots here, from the first international match against Canada, back

in 1844, to recent upsets like the U.S. beating.

Pakistan in the T-20 World Cup.

Fans from South Asian communities are thrilled, seeing it as a milestone, while young players

dream of Olympics glory in their home city come 20.

28.

Experts point out challenges, like USA Cricket filing for bankruptcy last year, and ongoing

disputes with league organizers.

Still, leaders like the nightriders CEO, bet on the sports potential, especially with

Olympics exposure, bringing it to everyday Americans through.

US pays T-20 matches.

As this stadium rises, it could spark real growth, turning cricket skeptics into fans who

love the big hits, just like home runs in baseball, and paving the way for U.S. talent

to shine on the world stage.