America is not known for its cricketing prowess. Indeed, its best-known bat-and-ball game is baseball. But did you know that cricket was once one of the most popular sports in the US? And get this: the “gentleman’s game” that originated in England in the 1700s is currently enjoying a renaissance, with the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starting today in India and Sri Lanka and attracting global participation from both fans and teams. But the question is: can cricket once again crack America? Click on, take to the field, and run through this brief history of cricket and its association with baseball.