Major League Cricket

  Cricket is a sport that has a long and rich history, dating back to the 16th century in England. It is played by millions of people around the world, especially in countries like India, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, and many more. Cricket is also a sport with huge potential to grow and expand in new markets, especially in the USA.

The USA is a country that loves sports and has a diverse and multicultural population that includes many cricket fans and players. However, cricket has not been able to establish itself as a mainstream sport in the USA due to various factors such as lack of infrastructure, exposure, funding, and competition.

 That is why the launch of the Major Cricket League (MLC) in 2023 is a game-changer for cricket in the USA. MLC is a franchise-based T20 tournament that aims to bring professional cricket to American soil and showcase the best talent from the USA and around the world.MLC is a joint venture between American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) and the International Cricket Council (ICC), the global cricket governing body.

MLC has six teams representing major US cities:

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      • Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS)
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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      • MI New York (MINY)
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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      • San Francisco Unicorns (SFU)
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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      • Seattle Orcas (SEO)
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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      • Texas Super Kings (TSK)
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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      • Washington Freedoms (WAF)
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

     Each team will have 15 players, including five overseas players, five US national players, and five US domestic players.

     MLC 2023 will be played in a round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a final. The matches will be held at world-class venues across the USA, such as Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, which has been redeveloped from a baseball ground to host cricket matches. MLC will also have live broadcast and streaming deals with major media platforms, such as ESPNcricinfo, to reach millions of viewers across the globe.

     MLC 2025 is not just a cricket tournament but a movement to promote and develop cricket in the USA. MLC will help create a pathway for aspiring cricketers in the USA to pursue their dreams and represent their country at the highest level. MLC will also help raise awareness and interest among the American public about cricket and its culture, values, and benefits.

     MLC 2025is an opportunity for cricket fans in the USA and around the world to witness some exciting and high-quality cricket action featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. MLC is also an opportunity for cricket lovers to support their favorite teams and players and be part of a historic event.

     If you are a cricket fan who wants to experience MLC live, we have some good news. Sulekha users will receive 10% off the tickets of all the matches by purchasing the tickets with coupon code SULEKHA. Don't miss this chance to be part of MLC 2025, the new era of cricket in the USA.