Troy Desi news — 2026-09-18

Troy set to open Michigan's first regulation-size cricket field ahead of sport's Olympic debut

The city of Troy in Oakland County is set to open Michigan's first regulation-size cricket field, a milestone development for the South Asian and Caribbean diaspora communities in the Detroit metropolitan area. The project arrives ahead of cricket's anticipated debut as an Olympic sport, bringing elevated attention to a game that holds deep cultural significance for millions of people with roots in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the West Indies, and other cricket-playing nations. Troy has emerged as a major hub for South Asian professionals in Michigan, particularly in the automotive and technology sectors, and the addition of a full-size cricket facility represents a significant investment in the recreational infrastructure needed to serve that community. Regulation cricket pitches require specific dimensions and surface conditions distinct from standard baseball or soccer fields, making purpose-built facilities rare in the United States. The Troy field is expected to accommodate formal league play as well as informal community matches. The opening is timed to capitalize on growing mainstream American awareness of the sport, with cricket's inclusion in the Olympics expected to fuel broader interest and participation across the country. The development reflects Troy's status as a leading destination for South Asian immigrants and second-generation Americans in the Midwest. [1]

Michigan budget allocates $300,000 to Hindu Community Relations Council for temple safety program

Michigan state Representative Tom Kuhn of Troy announced the successful inclusion of three hundred thousand dollars in the finalized Michigan state budget directed toward the Hindu Community Relations Council of Michigan, a Troy-based organization serving Hindu and Jain communities statewide. The funding will support a public safety and leadership education initiative covering temples and religious centers across Michigan. The program is designed to enhance security measures, improve emergency preparedness, strengthen collaboration between religious institutions and law enforcement, and provide leadership training for religious volunteers and administrators. Michigan's Hindu and Jain community has grown significantly in recent decades, with the greater Detroit area — particularly Troy and Sterling Heights — home to more than forty temples serving tens of thousands of worshippers. The Hindu Community Relations Council will coordinate the statewide rollout of the initiative, working with individual temples to assess their needs and deliver appropriate training and resources. Kuhn framed the allocation as a matter of protecting religious freedom and ensuring that faith communities have practical tools to keep congregants safe. The investment represents one of the larger state-level public safety commitments directed specifically at South Asian religious institutions in Michigan and reflects the growing political presence and civic engagement of the Hindu and Jain communities in the region. [2]

Sources: [1] WXYZ Channel 7 · [2] Michigan House Republicans