United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. They discussed the growing popularity of cricket in the United States.
Jay Shah's meeting with Sergio Gor
After the meeting, Gor took his 'X' to share his thoughts, calling it a pleasure to speak with Shah. He said their discussion focused on how quickly cricket is expanding in the USA, helped by better infrastructure, talented players and strong fan support.
“We discussed the rapid growth of cricket in the United States, driven by world-class facilities, star talent and incredible fans,” Gor wrote.
Cricket Growth in USA
Cricket has been steadily gaining ground in the US in recent years, with increased investment in stadiums, domestic leagues and youth programmes playing a big role. These efforts are also helping the sport prepare for future international events in the country.
Earlier this month, ICC Chairman Jay Shah also met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Milan, marking a rare crossover between two of the world’s biggest sports. Infantino later shared a photo of the meeting on Instagram, praising Shah for his efforts to grow cricket globally.
“It was my pleasure to meet ICC Chairman Jay Shah today in Milan. The work he has done to develop the game of cricket is outstanding,” Infantino wrote. He also wished Shah well as cricket prepares to return to the Olympic Games at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and expressed interest in working together to promote sport worldwide.
Cricket back in the Olympics after 128 years
Cricket’s return to the Olympics is viewed as a significant milestone for the game’s global expansion. The sport will feature at the Summer Games for only the second time in history, 128 years after its first and only appearance at the 1900 Paris Olympics, where Great Britain won gold in a one-off match against France.