NEW DELHI: Major League Cricket (MLC), America’s new professional cricket league, marked its official launch in the United States with a momentous Closing Bell ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Thursday. The event symbolised the sport’s growing presence and popularity within the country, as it introduced world-class T20 cricket to domestic audiences for the very first time.
The prestigious ceremony brought together co-founders Vijay Srinivasan and Sameer Mehta, along with esteemed MLC star players Tim David (MI New York), Shadab Khan (San Francisco Unicorns), Calvin Savage (Texas Super Kings), Finn Allen (San Francisco Unicorns), Andrew Tye (Seattle Orcas), and Lockie Ferguson(Los Angeles Knight Riders).The NYSE trading floor was abuzz with excitement as local semi-professional and youth cricket players joined the celebration, creating a memorable atmosphere.
The prestigious ceremony brought together co-founders Vijay Srinivasan and Sameer Mehta, along with esteemed MLC star players Tim David (MI New York), Shadab Khan (San Francisco Unicorns), Calvin Savage (Texas Super Kings), Finn Allen (San Francisco Unicorns), Andrew Tye (Seattle Orcas), and Lockie Ferguson(Los Angeles Knight Riders).The NYSE trading floor was abuzz with excitement as local semi-professional and youth cricket players joined the celebration, creating a memorable atmosphere.
Vijay Srinivasan, co-founder of MLC, expressed his gratitude, stating, “Ringing the Closing Bell at the NYSE is a true honour for Major League Cricket. This ceremonial moment represents a significant milestone for cricket’s growing status in America, and we are grateful to the NYSE for their invitation today. We are excited to introduce world-class cricket to American audiences and provide a platform for skilled and talented players to shine.”
The co-founder’s sentiments were echoed by Sameer Mehta, who emphasised the significance of the occasion, saying, “It was a landmark moment today to ring the Closing Bell alongside some of the world’s best cricketers, with dozens of youth cricketers from the local DreamCricket Academy watching from the Trading Floor. Our vision is to inspire young players and develop a new generation of American players who will compete in Major League Cricket alongside the superstars of global cricket.”
With the Closing Bell ceremony behind them, the focus now turns to the inaugural Major League Cricket season, set to kick off on Opening Night, Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Grand Prairie, Texas. The 2023 season will follow a round-robin format, with the top four performing teams advancing to a multi-game playoff and final round to determine the champion. The culmination of the season will see the crowning of the champion on July 30.
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