The world's first podcast dedicated to Major League Baseball and US cricket has been launched and is set to cover the 2024 Major League Cricket season.
Major League Cricket is a professional Twenty20 cricket league played in the United States since 2023, consisting of six teams representing major cities in the United States.
The second season of the tournament will begin on July 5, four days after the conclusion of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Matches will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas and Church Street Park in North Carolina.
Sponsored by Clyde Hill Publishing, the U.S. Cricket Daily Podcast will feature 20 episodes of expert analysis of the day's matches and guests from the world of cricket and entertainment in a format designed for both new and enthusiastic fans.
The podcast is hosted by renowned journalist and announcer Peter Della Penna, supported locally by Arman Patel, widely regarded as one of the most promising young announcers in cricket, and is a co-produced by Square Cut Productions and Viral Tribe Entertainment.
Square Cut co-founder John Reilly said: “T20 coming to America feels like a moment that's long overdue. The excitement, pageantry and incredible sporting feats will see the game grow over the next decade.”
“The podcast aims to capture the spirit of the T20 game and bring fans closer to the action, the players and the stories behind the moments.
“By combining expert analysis, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access, we hope to create a unique experience that not only informs but also entertains – building community and inspiring a love of cricket in a new generation of fans.”
John O'Donnell, CEO of Viral Tribe Entertainment, added: “We're delighted to be working with the team at Square Cut on this incredibly exciting project, and our first venture directly targeting the US market.”
“Major League Cricket in the US is set to skyrocket following the T20 World Cup, so we can't wait to bring this show to passionate audiences and build a whole new community of cricket fans in the US.”
“Cricket has emerged as one of America's most exciting sports, capitalizing on the allure of America itself as a melting pot of talent and ambition,” said Gregory Shaw, author and founder of Clyde Hill Publishing.
“Baseball and cricket have attracted big audiences in the United States over the last century, but thanks to MLC, cricket is once again filling American stadiums. This podcast will inform fans and cultivate new ones.”
US Cricket Daily will launch on July 5th.
