England World Cup winner Liam Plunkett believes that cricket superstars like Virat Kohli and Babar Azam can significantly contribute to the growth of the game in the United States during the upcoming T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States and the West Indies.

England's World Cup-winning cricketer, Liam Plunkett, has expressed optimism about the potential impact of cricket superstars such as Virat Kohli and Babar Azam on the growth of the game in the United States during the upcoming T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States and the West Indies.

The T20 showpiece, commencing on June 1, is set to be the first major international cricket tournament played in the US. A sell-out crowd is anticipated for the highly-anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at a temporary 34,000-seat venue in Long Island, New York. Plunkett highlighted the immense popularity of cricketers like Kohli and Azam, emphasizing their potential to draw significant attention and support for the sport in the US.

Plunkett, who played in the inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC), a US-based franchise tournament, expressed satisfaction with the success of the event and its potential to bolster the sport's presence in the country. He also emphasized England's potential in the upcoming T20 World Cup, acknowledging the team's capabilities and the impact of key players like captain Jos Buttler.

The upcoming T20 World Cup holds significant promise for the growth of cricket in the United States, and Plunkett's insights underscore the potential for the sport to gain traction and a dedicated following in the country.