Billy Beane: “Seeing Cricket at the Coliseum Was Surreal”
In this exclusive segment of MLC Talk powered by Willow Sports @willow_tv_official, baseball legend and “Moneyball” icon Billy Beane reflects on a landmark moment in American sports: professional cricket at the Oakland Coliseum. For Beane, who spent most of his MLB career with the Oakland A’s, seeing cricket played at his former home ground was nothing short of surreal.
Beane shares his thoughts on:
🏏 The emotional impact of seeing cricket on his old baseball turf
🇺🇸 Why T20 cricket is uniquely suited for the American audience
📈 His bold predictions about cricket’s growth in the U.S.
🌍 The global parallels between cricket and baseball
🌟 How U.S.-born stars could elevate the sport nationally
Watch as Beane explains why the Coliseum’s @oaklandcoli dimensions are cricket-ready, how fan turnout exceeded expectations, and why he believes Test cricket could one day find an audience in America.
Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring conversation bridging two bat-and-ball worlds!
