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Nita Ambani Optimistic About Cricket’s Growth in the USA
The owner of the Mumbai Indians IPL franchise, Nita Ambani, is positive about the increasing interest in cricket in the USA. She believes that the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC 2023) and the recent mention of cricket by PM Narendra Modi in the White House will contribute to this growth.
The Inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC)
The inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) includes teams like MI New York (sister franchise of Mumbai Indians), Texas Super Kings (Chennai Super Kings), and LA Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders). This marks USA’s entry into the highly competitive world of franchise T20 leagues.
Cricket’s Growing Popularity in the USA
Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation, believes that cricket is gaining popularity in the USA, a country dominated by sports like basketball, American football, and baseball. She is confident that the interest in cricket will continue to grow, especially with the investment made in these teams and the support from influential figures like the Prime Minister.
About MI New York
MI New York, owned by Reliance Industries Limited and captained by all-rounder Kieron Pollard, is currently participating in the MLC. The team has won one out of their first three matches and is currently ranked fourth on the MLC points table. The team includes notable players like Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and promising talents like Dewald Brevis and Tim David.
The MLC began on July 13 and the final match will take place on July 30 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
