The local US media have been intrigued by the presence of cricketers in South Florida and the prospect of international cricket being played in their backyard.
Channel 10 took the time to visit training and find out more about the game with their journalist facing a delivery from a junior cricketers who attended a development session.
BLACKCAPS Manager, Mike Sandle, answered questions about playing in the US while West Indian captain, Darren Sammy, said he hoped the exposure would get more fans on board.
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A strong crowd is expected for today’s match with South Florida’s expat community getting behind the event. According to local authorities, 15,000 tickets have been pre-sold across the two days.