After Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians have now joined the American cricket revolution bandwagon as they acquired the New York franchise within the upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) right here on Monday.
“The crew will take part within the inaugural version of Major League Cricket (MLC) topic to the completion of customary due diligence; Negotiations, and the execution of sure binding agreements, and the receipt of required company, regulatory and third get together approvals and compliances, it stated in a press launch.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals co-owner GMR Group has invested in Seattle Orcas together with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whereas Chennai Super Kings are a part of the Texas crew.
say hiya to our picks from the opening @MLCricket Draft 💙 We’re so excited to convey the squad collectively 🤗🍎🗽#MINewYork #mlc2023 pic.twitter.com/z8uDnPW1ZF
– MI New York (@MINYCricket) March 20, 2023
“I am thrilled to welcome our New York franchise to the growing MI family! With our entry into the first cricket league in America, I look forward to further establishing Mumbai Indians as a global brand of fearless and entertaining cricket.” This is one other contemporary begin for MI and I stay up for the thrilling journey forward,” stated proprietor Nita Ambani.
MI New York would be the fifth franchise in three completely different continents, 4 completely different nations and 5 completely different leagues after Mumbai Indians (IPL), MI Cape Town (SA20), MI Emirates (ILT20) and Mumbai Indians (WPL).
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
