The championship will begin on July 31, with over 200 Twenty20 matches to be played in 21 cities. The largest purse in American cricket, 27 teams will compete for $250,000 in prize money.
Toyota Minor League Cricket Championship 2021 There will be ten weekends of competitive cricket, culminating in the final weekend on 2-3 October.
“We are honored to be part of the minor league cricket season for the first time and to help support the growth of the game as it begins its most comprehensive competition to be held in the United States,” said Matt Ozawa, Manager Said asset management and activation, Toyota Motor North America on launch. “We look forward to joining the league, its athletes, cricket fans and Toyota fans across the country for a historic inaugural championship season.”
Major League Cricket’s Tournament Director Justin Gayle said Cricket is on an incredible growth trajectory domestically in the US and was pleased to announce a partnership with the global automaker giant.
“We are delighted to partner with Toyota, a global brand committed to supporting the growth of American cricket, the sport loved by millions of supporters in the United States. The sport is on an incredible growth trajectory domestically because We are building towards the launch of Major League Cricket and the addition of both Toyota and Sling TV as partners in Minor League Cricket shows that there has never been a more promising future for cricket in this country.
Online streaming provider Sling TV believes they are ready to introduce the game of cricket to the American audience.
“Sling TV is thrilled to partner with Minor League Cricket and help grow the game’s national audience. Because Sling TV offers streaming services for both American and international channels, we are not only looking to expand our existing cricket fan base, We are ready to introduce American cricket to a rather American audience,” Liz Remersma, Vice President – International for Sling TV, said.
The team rosters for the 27 MiLC teams have already been announced. Each team consists of a selection of marquee players, priority home players and the required number of U 21 and U19 players.
The primary objective of the tournament is to give America’s best cricketers a platform and opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national level and to build cricket in communities across the country.
“The level and level of competition that begins with Minor League Cricket this summer will help pave the way for young, talented cricketers across the country to develop into future national team stars. Minor League Cricket with the support of Toyota and Sling TV provides a tremendous step towards achieving the vision of making cricket a mainstream sport in the United States as outlined in the Fundamental Plan of United States Cricket.” usa cricket CEO Ian Higgins.
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We’re making a legacy here: Corey Anderson
Former New Zealand cricketer Corey Anderson feels a legacy is being built with the launch of the inaugural Minor League Cricket Championship.
“The standard of cricket will be high. In last year’s exhibition games, I saw a lot of talent. I will be sharing my experience on and off the field with young local players. We are building a legacy here,” Anderson said. Pakistani cricketer Sami Aslam and others at the online launch of the league.
“I have seen young people in camps have talent and they will get a chance to showcase it. This is an opportunity to strengthen American cricket and popularize the game here in the United States. It will take time, but it can be accelerated.” With the talent we have and the exposure we will get from the tournament, Anderson, who has represented the Blackcaps in 13 Tests, 49 ODIs and 31 T20Is.
Pakistan cricketer Sami Aslam, who has played 13 Tests and 4 ODIs for the national team, is upbeat for the local cricketers.
Aslam said, “There is a lot of enthusiasm among the players especially the local players. This league will also raise the bar for the USA national team. Players here can learn a lot from international players as there are 3-4 of them in every team. ”
USA national team captain, Saurabh Netravalkar He is also excited to be a part of the league and said that the American cricket community was looking forward to such a tournament.
Saurabh said, “The cricket community is looking forward to tournaments like this. Local players will get a chance to promote themselves in the major leagues and the national team. The youth can learn and improve themselves. To be a part of it. Good times and exciting.” “World class cricketers will share time with local players. They will benefit immensely. We national players can also learn from them and each other and raise the bar.”
Minor League Cricket and its 27 team owners have invested more than US$4,000,000 to stage the tournament, which will be the most extensive in the history of American cricket.
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