Major League Cricket USA Season 2 Returns
Cricket fans, save the date! Major League Cricket USA(MLC) has confirmed that its highly anticipated second season will commence on July 4, 2024. The tournament starts shortly after the T20 World Cup 2024 concludes in the US and the Caribbean in June.
In 2023, MLC’s first season changed American cricket and brought really good T20 games to the United States for the first time. All six teams that participated in MLC’s groundbreaking first season will be back for the 2024 edition.
Stars Return to MLC USA Season 2
Major League Cricket USA first season attracted significant attention with high-profile signings. Surpassed the average salaries per league game of established leagues like the Big Bash League and the SA20 League. The upcoming second season is anticipated to retain most white-ball players, as the schedule has no conflicts with white-ball commitments for teams such as England, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, and Pakistan.
The victorious team of the first season, MI New York which is led by Nicholas Pooran, clinched the title with a brilliant century in the finals against the Seattle Orcas. As they gear up for the upcoming season, MI New York aims to secure another triumph.
MLC Formats and Schedules
Major League Cricket USA next season will feature an exciting double round-robin format for a more engaging tournament wrapping up by early August. Unlike the first season which concluded early due to international constraints. This time, the league plans to adopt a home-away double round-robin format by offering a thrilling cricketing spectacle with six competing teams.
The victorious team of the first season, MI New York which is led by Nicholas Pooran, clinched the title with a brilliant century in the finals against the Seattle Orcas. As they gear up for the upcoming season, MI New York aims to secure another triumph.
Locations
MLC has not revealed the locations for its second season yet, but there are indications that two additional venues may be included. In addition to the Grand Prairie and Morrisville venues, Major League Cricket is exploring the potential use of a pop-up venue in Long Island, NY, boasting a 34,000-seat capacity set up by the ICC for the T20 World Cup. Additionally, the upcoming facility at George Mason University has been marked by Major League Cricket USA for World Cup warm-up matches.
Major League Cricket USA 2024 Teams Owners, Coaches, Home Ground, City, Team List:
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| Team | City | Captain | Home Ground | Owner | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI New York (MI NY) | New York | Kieron Pollard | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | Nita Ambani | Robin Peterson |
| Texas Super Kings (TSK) | Texas | Faf du Plessis | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | Narayanaswami Srinivasan | Stephen Fleming |
| San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) | San Francisco | Aaron Finch | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan | Shane Watson |
| LA Knight Riders (LAKR) | Los Angeles | Sunil Narine | Church Street Park, Morrisville | ShahRukh Khan’s | Phil Simmons |
| Seattle Orcas (SEO) | Seattle | Quinton De Kock | Church Street Park, Morrisville | GMR Group | Pravin Amre |
| Washington Freedom (WAF) | Washington | Moises Henriques | Church Street Park, Morrisville | Sanjay Govil | Greg Shipperd |
Date
Major League Cricket USA 2024 is set to start on July 15, 2024, and will wrap up on July 29, 2024, in the United States. The lists of retained and released players for all six teams in Major League Cricket will be announced in February next year.
MLC Impact on America Cricket
Major League Cricket USA first season made a big impact on American cricket. Brought really good T20 games to the United States making people excited and changing how cricket is seen in the country. The matches, mostly in Texas and North Carolina, had full crowds watching the best cricketers in the world and local talents face off. MI New York won the championship by beating the Seattle Orcas in an exciting match.
Now, everyone is looking forward to the Major League Cricket 2024 season. It’s going to be even more thrilling with more games, possible new places to play, and more top cricket players joining in. Keep an eye out for updates on the schedule and details, coming in early 2024. As we count down, get ready for the excitement of cricket coming back to the US!
The journey continues, and the success of Major League Cricket USA first season sets the stage for an even more exciting chapter in American cricket history.
Conclusion :
In short, Major League Cricket USA is making waves all across the USA with its new Season 2. Stay tuned for more details, and get set for an awesome summer of great cricket matches and fantastic player performances. Let’s see which team takes home the cup this season, get ready for an exciting time ahead!
