Peter Della Penna

USA correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Supercharged season one prompts MLC's organisers to dream bigger

Home and away fixtures? A 34,000-seater stadium in New York? If the league can build on the momentum it has already generated, why not?

02-Aug-2023•Peter Della Penna

Rashid Khan mania in the Lone Star State

In a turn of events too improbable for Hollywood, a cricketer from Afghanistan became a feted hero deep in the heart of Texas

31-Jul-2023•Peter Della Penna

Major League Cricket's conundrum: who exactly is an American player?

MI New York showed it's possible to be successful while using USA players, but will MLC mandate their inclusion in future?

30-Jul-2023•Peter Della Penna

Saurabh Netravalkar flies the USA flag in North Carolina

While other American players have struggled to get into the MLC's starting XIs, this left-arm quick has made a stunning impact

23-Jul-2023•Peter Della Penna

Nosthush Kenjige: 'We have a responsibility to do the right things all the time, even when nobody is looking'

The USA and MI New York spinner believes there's no substitute for hard work where he comes from

17-Jul-2023•Peter Della Penna

Cricket through the eyes of two baseball fans in America

Two 25-year-olds come to watch an MLC game to just knock off a bucket list item, only to return home as cricket fans

17-Jul-2023•Peter Della Penna

Texas brings the vibe and welcomes franchise cricket to America

There was music, fireworks and top-notch on-field action as a sell-out crowd braved the searing heat, with MLC making a grand debut

14-Jul-2023•Peter Della Penna

Can cricket's American dream become a reality?

From press conferences set against statues of bald eagles to construction workers burning the midnight oil, it's all happening in Texas as cricket looks to light a spark

13-Jul-2023•Peter Della Penna

Captain Edwards, Nidamanuru help Netherlands secure first points

Shayan Jahangir stood tall amidst top order ruins but couldn't prevent USA's third straight loss

22-Jun-2023•Peter Della Penna

Karan KC's new-ball burst stamps Nepal's dominance over USA

Shayan Jahangir's maiden ODI century went in vain as Bhim Sharki scored a steady half-century in the chase

20-Jun-2023•Peter Della Penna

West Indies cruise past USA despite Gajanand's century

West Indies were led by half-centuries from Charles, Hope, Chase and Holder to give them a competitive total

18-Jun-2023•Peter Della Penna

USA pick Abhishek Paradkar for World Cup Qualifier; Ian Holland unavailable

The left-arm seamer is the only addition to the 14-member squad that won the Qualifier Playoff in Namibia in April

25-May-2023•Peter Della Penna

USA clinch spot in World Cup Qualifier courtesy Ali Khan's historic 7 for 32

UAE also claim berth for the Zimbabwe event, which will decide who takes the two remaining open spots at the 2023 World Cup

04-Apr-2023•Peter Della Penna

What is a local cricketer in the MLC?

Only seven American-born players were picked at the draft, suggesting the league may be located in the USA but it's not happening for the USA

24-Mar-2023•Peter Della Penna

MLC start under threat after dispute between organisers and USA Cricket

The ICC has told its members to not issue NOCs to their players until the issue is resolved

23-Mar-2023•Peter Della Penna

Former Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer announces retirement

Calls time at age of 38 to take up coaching role in Women's Hundred

22-Mar-2023•Peter Della Penna

Finch first overseas signing at MLC draft, named San Francisco Unicorns captain

Mitch Marsh, de Kock, Hasaranga, Stoinis and Nortje the other big-ticket overseas signings

20-Mar-2023•Peter Della Penna

Harmeet Singh goes first in MLC Draft to Seattle Orcas; Ali Khan and Unmukt Chand snapped by LA Knight Riders

Former NZ allrounder Corey Anderson and England international Liam Plunkett picked up by San Francisco Unicorns

20-Mar-2023•Peter Della Penna

Major League Cricket 2023 - player draft

The six MLC franchises gather together in Texas today to bring their squads together - follow the draft right here

20-Mar-2023•Peter Della Penna

ESPNcricinfo Awards 2022 Associate bowling winner: Brandon Glover KOs South Africa

Glover sealed the biggest upset of the World Cup by dashing South Africa's hopes of making the semi-final

18-Mar-2023•Peter Della Penna

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