US EditionGame on: NZ Cricket's bold deal to transform the Black Caps' future
- New Zealand Cricket has partnered with True North Sports Ventures to launch a new Major League Cricket franchise in 2027, targeting markets like Toronto and Atlanta.
- This partnership marks the first agreement between an ICC full member and a leading professional cricket league, according to NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink.
- The MLC plans to expand from six to eight teams by 2027 and support youth cricket initiatives, with NZC providing operational support.
- Weenink expressed optimism about growth opportunities in the U.S. Market, emphasizing the importance of the T20 Cricket World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
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Idaho Press+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
New Zealand to invest in a new franchise in US-based Major League Cricket
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Cricket will invest in a new franchise that will join Major League Cricket in the United States from 2027.
·Cherokee County, United States
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New Zealand Cricket set to launch new MLC 2027 franchise
The first-of-its-kind agreement between a full member of the ICC and a franchise in a leading professional cricket league will see NZC provide high-performance and operational support, including coaching, management, and support staff.
·India
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New Zealand Cricket to invest in a new franchise in US-based Major League Cricket
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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