Some amazing news for the fans of Cricket all over America, Cricket, a sport loved and played by millions worldwide, has finally made its way to the United States in the form of the Major League Cricket tournament. The tournament, organized by USA Cricket, is set to kick off this year on July 13 and will surely bring excitement and entertainment to people all over the United States!

The Major League Cricket tournament will feature six teams representing different cities in the United States. These teams are San Francisco Unicorns, Washington Freedom, Mumbai Indians New York, Texas Super Kings, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and the Seattle Orca. Each team will consist of a mix of local and international players, with some of the biggest names in Cricket expected to participate!

 Many teams in MLC are being sponsored by major teams in the IPL!

The Los Angeles Knight Riders – Kolkata 

MI New York – Mumbai Indians

Texas Super Kings – Chennai Super Kings

The connection to major IPL fan bases/teams will surely bring a lot of excitement and hype around these teams here in the USA. This will also help create a familiar environment with exciting clashes, rivalries, and games. There is a lot coming your way with these major teams! 

The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a final, similar to other professional cricket leagues. The aim will be to create a competitive and exciting environment for fans and players!

 The introduction of the Major League Cricket tournament is a HUGE step forward in the development of cricket in the United States. With a growing interest in the sport and an increasing number of cricket teams and players in the country, the tournament is expected to accelerate the growth of cricket in the United States.

USA Cricket CEO Iain Higgins stated that “the league is set to be a turning point for the sport in the United States,” and that “the introduction of professional, city-based cricket will provide a platform for talented young American cricketers to showcase their skills and inspire the next generation of cricketers.” USA Cricket’s CEO Iain Higgins identified Los Angeles, New York, Texas, Washington, Seattle and San Francisco as markets where the sport was most popular. The tournament is also expected to generate economic benefits for the cities hosting the matches and the surrounding areas. The sport of cricket is already popular in many immigrant communities in the United States, and the tournament will serve as a means to bring these communities together and showcase their love for the sport.

All in all, MLC promises to be an exciting addition to the sports landscape in the United States. With star players, city-based teams, and a competitive format, the tournament is sure to inspire cricket fans across the country! There is nothing short of our expectations that this tournament will not deliver, and we all await what miracles it does here in the US!