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New Zealand to invest in a new franchise in US-based Major League Cricket


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New Zealand Cricket will invest in a new franchise that will join Major League Cricket in the United States from 2027.


The article from AP News discusses the launch of Major League Cricket (MLC), a new professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United States, which began on July 13, 2023. The league features six teams and aims to capitalize on the growing interest in cricket in the U.S., particularly among the South Asian diaspora. The opening match was held at the newly constructed Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, with the Texas Super Kings defeating the Los Angeles Knight Riders. The article highlights the involvement of prominent cricket figures, including former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who is part of the coaching staff for the San Francisco Unicorns. MLC is seen as a significant step towards establishing cricket as a mainstream sport in the U.S., with hopes of eventually including cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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