Peter Della Penna

I spend my time shocking the world. In my spare time, I do things they said I couldn't do. I also watch and play cricket, which is like the first two things.

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

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[Freddy🇩🇪 @FreddyLA7]

So long, America🫡🇺🇸

49 days ago we landed in the USA to follow our country at the World Cup. We had no idea it would turn into the trip of a lifetime.

Thank you to everyone who followed along, and to all the people we met who made this journey even more special. We honestly don’t have the words to express how grateful we are for everything you did for us.

This trip exceeded every expectation we had. We came here with an open mind, wanting to experience as much of the country as possible. I still remember telling my friends on the flight to Atlanta that I hoped we’d get to meet a few locals on this trip. Now we’re flying home with friends all across the USA.

Before we came, we heard so many stereotypes and warnings about America. People told us about safety concerns, that they might check our social media at the border, and all kinds of other things. None of it matched our experience. This was probably the most welcoming country we’ve ever visited.

So if you have the chance to travel, do it. The world isn’t nearly as bad as the media often makes it seem. 99% of people are awesome!

I heard this quote somewhere during the World Cup, and I think it sums up our experience perfectly:

“If you want to hate the world, watch the news. If you want to love it, travel it.”

Thank you, America ❤️🇺🇸

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

This was proclaimed unironically, with a straight face.

[Cricinfo @cricinfo]

Afghanistan are set to host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi. The series is likely to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13, 15 and 17.

This will be the first time a team will host India on Indian soil 🇦🇫 🇮🇳

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

@FaaizAhmed123 USA is due to play their last home tri series in early October.

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

Not that anyone at USA Cricket was planning on telling the general public, but a squad camp was held last week in Texas for USA Women's U19 selection ahead of their U19 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier which is set to take place next month in the Cayman Islands.

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

But but but... *pauses to puff on vape* DID THEY HAVE A QUALITY MASCOT RACE LIKE THE T20 BLAST?! Because that's how... *pauses to puff on vape again* I decide if I wanna buy a ticket to watch domestic cricket in England.

[Ian Ward @WardyShorts]

Say what you won’t about the Hundred. The quality of domestic and overseas players in the women’s game today was excellent. The two sides that have been named in the Men’s game tonight is quality.

[Wisden @WisdenCricket]

NEW EPISODE of THE SCOOP...

Remembering the late, great Sir Garry Sobers 🖤

David Willey on Northants winning the 2026 T20 Blast 🏆

@PeterDellaPenna depicts the new ODI World Cup format 🌏

Anjali assess India's recent series losses 🇮🇳

Will shares the chaos of a mascot race that Phil once participated in... as a lion 🦁

Watch the latest episode of The Scoop 👉 https://t.co/C35I3ETvci

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

@adityarox888 @BramNYC @davidhayward55 @MLCricket @WSHFreedom @LA_KnightRiders Nothing has been officially announced about tearing it down as of yet, but the new owners are keen to "redevelop" the land, which more or less means the same thing. https://t.co/CvbnEjSQvF

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

Here's the scene inside Oakland Coliseum in the 9th over at the 2026 @MLCricket Final between @WSHFreedom and @LA_KnightRiders. 8,000+ comfortably inside. Could be as many as 10K on a picture perfect weather day in the Bay hovering around 75F.

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

@adityarox888 @BramNYC @davidhayward55 @MLCricket @WSHFreedom @LA_KnightRiders The Coliseum isn't even going to exist in another year, let alone a decade from now to be involved in any hosting/bidding process for a future World Cup.

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

2026 FIFA World Cup Final attendance in New Jersey announced in the 75th minute as 80,663.

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

Attendance figures for @MLCricket 2026 Playoffs at Oakland Coliseum:

Weds July 15 Unicorns v LAKR; MINY v Freedom: 1,907
Thurs July 16 Unicorns v Freedom: 2,163
Sat July 18 Final: Freedom v LAKR: 11,000 (MLC Record)

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

@zimamm3m He could have just retweeted the original post. But of course that would mean he wouldn't be able to farm any engagement out of it. So he just copies and pastes the photos that were mine, then writes his own post and mentions me. Am I supposed to be happy?

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

Oh look! It's everyone's second favorite cricket account who just copies and pastes other people's content! Should change his handle to ragav_x_vohra.

[NBA @NBA]

Tennis star Novak Djokovic hits 3 straight 3-pointers at @FanaticsFest 👌

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

@USACricNetwork @LA_KnightRiders Cheers

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

Fireworks going off as @LA_KnightRiders win the 2026 MLC Final on the final ba by one run. See saw contest in the final 5 overs all the way to the last ball. Shadley Van Schalkwyk holds his nerve at the end. All but a few of the 10K+ fans were on their feet for the final over.

[sunil mallya @sunilmallya]

@PeterDellaPenna Pretty packed today, was good to see the crowd. May be next year we double it

[David Hayward @davidhayward55]

@PeterDellaPenna @MLCricket @WSHFreedom @LA_KnightRiders Bigger crowd than an average Oakland A’s game a few seasons ago.

Be great to see a Cricket World Cup Final here in the future.

[AM @arunm0han]

@PeterDellaPenna @LA_KnightRiders We need MLC back in Oakland. Home of cricket in USA

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

MLC just did the longest trivia contest promo I've ever seen at a live sporting event at a drinks break. The 5 multiple choice questions took so long to complete with the two fan contestants that by the end, they were holding up play from resuming and nobody cheered the winner.

[Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 @AdamKerrBell]

Good to see there is a decent crowd for the MLC final