I think if the US takes a liking to cricket, other non-playing nations will follow suit. But honestly, as cricket is very similar to baseball (bat, bowl, run, catch, run out) and baseball being big in the US, it is very difficult to understand why cricket hasn't been able to garner at least some decent level if not major interest.
$ will follow if the sport gets popular, won't it?
$ will follow if the sport gets popular, won't it?