Foreign investment drives the modern changes in cricket in England.
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People from other countries have liked English soccer for a long time. Now, they are also interested in cricket, another popular English sport.
A cricket tournament called The Hundred is selling its teams to investors. These investors are from places like India, Silicon Valley, and New York.
The Hundred is similar to the Indian Premier League, a very successful cricket tournament. It has colorful uniforms and exciting player introductions to attract new fans.
Many investors are from India, where cricket is very popular. But some American investors, including one who owns a soccer team, are also buying teams.
The money from selling the teams will help English cricket, which needs money. The tournament will change in the future because of these new investors.
Questions
What sport are people from other countries interested in besides soccer?
They are also interested in cricket.
What is the name of the cricket tournament mentioned?
The tournament is called The Hundred.
Why is selling teams important for English cricket?
The money from selling the teams will help English cricket, which needs money.
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