{"id":74143,"date":"2024-03-22T14:32:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/babar-kohli-on-equal-with-lebron-james-in-terms-of-popularity-says-plunkett\/"},"modified":"2024-03-22T14:32:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:32:07","slug":"babar-kohli-on-equal-with-lebron-james-in-terms-of-popularity-says-plunkett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/babar-kohli-on-equal-with-lebron-james-in-terms-of-popularity-says-plunkett\/","title":{"rendered":"Babar, Kohli on equal with LeBron James in terms of popularity, says Plunkett"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"featuredimg\">\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"captionimg\">Babar Azam, LeBron James, and Virat Kohli<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"1:1-3:89\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:84\">Big cricket stars like Kohli &amp; Azam can boost US cricket during T20 World Cup.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"2:1-2:98\">US T20 WC sees high demand \u2013 India vs Pakistan tickets at $1500!<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:89\">Plunkett sees US cricket growth &amp; wants to open a cricket academy after retirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Liam Plunkett, a champion of the World Cup from England, is of the opinion that cricket luminaries such as Virat Kohli and Babar Azam have the potential to elevate the sport\u2019s status in the United States during the forthcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament, set to commence on June 1, is a joint venture between the United States and the West Indies.<\/p>\n<p>This tournament signifies a historic event as it is the first major international cricket event to be held in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Plunkett highlighted the high ticket demand, drawing a comparison between the popularity of cricket superstars and NBA legend LeBron James. He underscored the worldwide appeal of cricket and its importance, particularly the rivalry between India and Pakistan, which garners more viewership than the NFL Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming match could feature a fierce competition between two of the world\u2019s premier batsmen, specifically India\u2019s Kohli and Pakistan\u2019s Azam.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know it\u2019s hard to get tickets,\u201d Plunkett conveyed to AFP during a video call from Philadelphia. \u201cPeople are asking me for tickets, like I\u2019m Ticketmaster or something. I\u2019ve got nothing to do with it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m sure there will be a resale value. People are trying to sell it for $1,500 and people are buying the tickets for that, which is crazy to think.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI said to someone, \u2018If you had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/sports\/2024\/03\/the-hundred-draft-2024-here-is-reason-why-big-names-liek-babar-azam-david-warner-were-not-picked\/\">Babar Azam<\/a> and Virat Kohli stood next to (NBA star) LeBron James, the queues for the cricketers would be just as long or not longer\u2019. They are so massive around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople don\u2019t believe that. People in America don\u2019t realise that more people watch India v Pakistan than watch the (NFL) Super Bowl, which is crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Plunkett, who participated in the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) the previous year, sees a potential for the expansion of cricket in the US. Reflecting on England\u2019s recent cricket performances, he maintains an optimistic outlook about their chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup despite the challenges.<\/p>\n<p>As Plunkett ponders his future in cricket, he aspires to contribute to the sport\u2019s growth in the US, contemplating the establishment of a cricket academy after retirement. He expresses satisfaction with his life in the States with his wife, emphasizing opportunities to promote cricket in the community.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alsoread\">\n<h4 class=\"text-uppercase mb-10 mt-20 fs-18\">Also Read<\/h4>\n<div class=\"post-box sty22\">\n<div class=\"post-frame js-ratioHtP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FotoJet-2024-03-22T122931.873-254x144.jpg\" alt=\"Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan not picked in The Hundred draft\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<h5 class=\"title\">Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan not picked in The Hundred draft<\/h5>\n<p>Babar Azam was not picked during The Hundred draft. Naseem Shah was&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/sports\/2024\/03\/babar-azam-mohammad-rizwan-not-picked-in-the-hundred-draft\/\" class=\"post-link\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Babar Azam, LeBron James, and Virat Kohli Big cricket stars like Kohli &amp; Azam can boost US cricket during T20 World Cup. US T20 WC sees high demand \u2013 India vs Pakistan tickets at $1500! Plunkett sees US cricket growth &amp; wants to open a cricket academy after retirement. 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