Time to make T20 a Yankee doodle fancy

CRICKET-T20 WORLD CUP: Lloyd dreams of US boom

- Gary FITZGERALD

DAVID LLOYD sees no reason why the current army of spectacular, destructive batters cannot finally capture the hearts and imagination of America’s tough sports fans.

Even “Bumble” admits he has been taken aback by the increase in destructive power striking by players who have evolved their skills remarkably since the rapid white-ball game started out.

Cricket chiefs are certainly praying the first T20 World Cup being co-hosted by the United States proves a major hit. They are desperate to cash in on the lucrative market where so many established sports such as baseball, basketball and American Football rule.