In America, Cricket’s Success is In the Cards

Jacksonville, Florida — In a state known for being one of the most successful American venues for cricket, perhaps it’s no surprise, the sale of cricket cards are helping spread the sport to new fans.

Justin Lacch card.

One example: autographed cards from Beaverton (Oregon) Cricket Badshahs, an American Cricket Federation member, sells for $75 per card in Florida eBay stores. That is a comparable similar offering to baseball, football and basketball cards.

There’s a deeper story – the limited additional release of these cards are specifically to attract national attention to cricket by connecting hobby enthusiasts.

“We made a decision to produce these cards and focus specifically on partnering with hobby shops in cities where cricket is most successful. We didn’t charge a dime because this was about the larger goal of cricket awareness,” said Justin Lacche, the Badshahs all-time leader in runs. “We provided these cards at no cost, because we knew that would be the barrier competing with card makers of the big three sports in America. To the credit of these hobby shops, they have proven the high-end demand exists and the biggest winner is the cricket community – to be able to brag that our sport is in high demand with collectors.”

What’s the future for cricket cards in the United States?

“I’d love to see the era where we have dozens of American cricket teams producing sets of cards that transcend the hobby industry, and break through to mainstream sports consciousness. This is a magnificent and important journey led at the macro level by the American Cricket Federation and at the micro level by every club and player.”

Follow the American Cricket Federation: http://www.americancricketfederation.org/
Follow the Beaverton Cricket Badshahs: www.StadiumCricket.com