IL HR0058

Urges the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to officially recognize cricket as a sport for Illinois high school students.

Calls for the IHSA to organize inter-school cricket competition for secondary schools that wish to field teams.

Requests that Illinois cricket organization be structured to allow players to continue their sport at the college and university level.

Recognizes pioneer Illinois cricket players who have played the sport informally prior to official IHSA recognition.

Acknowledges cricket's historical presence in America, its current global popularity, and its significance to Illinois residents with family origins in cricket-playing nations.