Now with the World Cup over, those who root for the world’s second most popular sport are in luck. Next year, Major League Cricket is kicking off in the U.S. … and one of the professional teams will be based in the Bay Area. Supporters in the Tri-Valley … many of whom have ties to countries in South Asia … have long been promoting the sport here. Holly J. McDede reports.

<p>Now with the World Cup over, those who root for the world’s second most popular sport are in luck. Next year, Major League Cricket is kicking off in the U.S. … and one of the professional teams will be based in the Bay Area. Supporters in the Tri-Valley … many of whom have ties to countries in South Asia … have long been promoting the sport here. Holly J. McDede reports.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>