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What is Major League Cricket? How does it work? Who is playing? Schedule, how to watch, team names, dates
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Published 18/07/2023 at 06:02 GMT+1
Major League Cricket (MLC) is the newest franchise T20 tournament, and it's creating quite a buzz. It's the first time the format has entered the USA, and there is huge interest in seeing how it develops. Among the players in the inaugural tournament include Jason Roy, Quinton de Kock, Rashid Khan, Anrich Nortje and Aaron Finch, and there are six teams competing.
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Major League Cricket is here!
After a long wait, T20 cricket has finally arrived in the USA as organisers attempt to grow the sport in the country.
Jason Roy, Kieron Pollard and Aaron Finch are the big names doing battle as six teams vie for the inaugural MLC trophy.
We've got all you need to know as the action kicks off...
What is Major League Cricket?
Major League Cricket is the newest T20 tournament to be launched, following the development of multiple others across the world, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and USA Cricket have approved the event.
However, the tournament - 19 matches in all - will not count towards official records, given the USA is not a full-member nation.
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How does Major League Cricket work?
The cricketing format is the same as other T20 tournaments, with each team having an innings of 20 overs.
The scheduling format sees a round-robin up first, followed by an 'eliminator' match, two 'qualifiers' and then the final.
How to watch Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket is being shown on TNT Sports in the UK, with every game broadcast live.
The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.
When does Major League Cricket start?
The first edition of Major League Cricket runs from 13-30 July 2023.
The first game on July 13 saw Texas Super Kings beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 69 runs in Dallas.
Which cities are the Major League Cricket teams from?
Here are the six teams competing in Major League Cricket:
Who is playing in Major League Cricket?
Some of the biggest stars of world cricket are playing in the inaugural edition of the MLC, including:
The teams were picked using a player draft that was held back in March.
Where are the matches being played?
Two venues will be used for the 2023 MLC tournament: Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas, and Church Street Park Stadium in Morrisville, North Carolina.
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