University of Michigan lecturer Fatema Haque asked WDET a question: who is playing cricket in Detroit? The British sport is immensely popular in Bangladesh, where Haque grew up before moving to Detroit. It turns out other Bangladeshis might have kickstarted this most recent surge in cricket playing, bringing the international passtime to fields across Southeast Michigan.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
July 23rd, 2026, 11:55 am
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Who plays cricket in Detroit?
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Published July 23rd, 2026, 11:55 am
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University of Michigan lecturer Fatema Haque asked WDET a question: who is playing cricket in Detroit? The British sport is immensely popular in Bangladesh, where Haque grew up before moving to Detroit. It turns out other Bangladeshis might have kickstarted this most recent surge in cricket playing, bringing the international passtime to fields across Southeast Michigan.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
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