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San Francisco Unicorns Drive Cricket's Popularity In Bay Area
Inside a Pleasanton training facility, cricket means fast balls, flat bats, and a sport chirping its way into America's lineup.
June 27, 2025
The Bay Area's new cricket team has started hot after a 5-0 win over the Seattle Orcas on Wednesday night. It comes as the San Francisco Unicorns play their first season in the Major League Cricket league.
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Inside a Pleasanton training facility, cricket means fast balls, flat bats, and a sport chirping its way into America's lineup.
"I fell in love with the sport when I saw my dad playing with his friends. So I gave it a shot," said 23-year-old Vatsal Vaghela of the San Ramon Grizzlies, a minor-league club with major momentum.
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