Major League Cricket is officially sanctioned by USA Cricket. The T20 league features top international players, bringing high-quality T20 cricket to America. MLC consists of six teams: Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, and Washington Freedom.
"We have options ahead of us. I don't think we're committed one way or the other right now," Gajwani told ESPNcricinfo. "That's realistically a decision we will take closer to launch."
Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Toronto Shortlisted for MLC Expansion
Key factors for expansion include market potential and the support of local governments in developing stadium infrastructure. Recently, MLC officials visited Chicago and were reportedly impressed by the local backing. Visits to other cities are planned for the coming months.
The San Francisco and Washington teams, not affiliated with any IPL franchises, have partnerships with Cricket Victoria and Cricket NSW, respectively. As the league expands, MLC is expected to introduce more games and extend the duration of the competition with a home-and-away format in the season.
America Have Large Populations of People Who Already Love Cricket - Satyan Gajwani
"There are many cities in America that have large populations of people who already love cricket. But the goal is to grow the game and that means expanding beyond that fan base," Gajwani said. "America is the largest sports market in the world. It's also very competitive, and continuing to be relevant will be a challenge.
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