Building on the momentum of its inaugural 2023 season, Major League Cricket (MLC) has extended the tournament, due to demand, adding an extra six league matches. The four-game playoff series, to be hosted in Grand Prairie, Texas, is set to captivate cricket fans across the globe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 2024 season will commence with two matches across the country on July 5, headlined by MLC\u2019s reigning champions, MI New York, featuring their elite West Indian batter Kieron Pollard, facing the 2023 runners-up Seattle Orcas, led by star South African pair Wayne Parnell and Quinton de Kock. The match will be played at Church Street Park in Morrisville.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Texas Super Kings, spearheaded by South African Faf du Plessis, will take on West Indian Sunil Narine\u2019s LA Knight Riders at the purpose-built Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, later in the evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The opening weekend will also feature the Australians-stacked Washington Freedom featuring Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head and coach Ricky Ponting, facing MI New York on July 6. The San Francisco Unicorns, bolstered by hard-hitting opening New Zealand batter Finn Allen, will host the LA Knight Riders on July 7 at Grand Prairie Stadium, TX.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Major League Cricket\u2019s CEO, Vijay Srinivasan, said he can't wait to see the passion and enthusiasm come to life with cricket fans across the country for the second season of Major League Cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We are incredibly excited to unveil the schedule for the 2024 season,\" said Srinivasan. \"This promises to be our most thrilling season yet, with each of the MLC\u2019s six teams actively recruiting in the off-season, adding a host of world-class player signings to their team rosters with more big names to be soon announced.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith some of world cricket\u2019s biggest current stars and seasoned veterans involved, including the likes of athletic Jamaican allrounder Andre Russell, New Zealand\u2019s left-arm quick, Trent Boult, 2023 MLC Finals MVP Nicholas Pooran, Afghanistan's superstar spinner, Rashid Khan, together with cricketing royalty in coaches Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson and Stephen Fleming, it demonstrates the depth of talent being attracted to the league,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to the highly-anticipated matches, MLC remains committed to supporting the long-term infrastructure to foster the growth of local cricket communities further while strengthening cricket\u2019s presence in the US.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLast year, we unveiled MLC at the newly upgraded Church Street Park in Morrisville, North Carolina, and the brand new Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas, which will both once again co-host the 2024 tournament, building on the impact of season one in those communities,\u201d Srinivasan said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThese venues will deliver world-class pitches and a vibrant atmosphere to support the overall MLC fan experience. Moreover, we are committed to exploring expansion opportunities with new cricket venues to support our six teams\u2019 growing American fanbase,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mlc-announces-schedule-for-season-2-mi-new-york-meet-seattle-orcas-in-opener-on-july-5.png", "alt_img": "MLC announces schedule for season 2; MI New York meet Seattle Orcas in opener on July 5", "alt_title": "MLC announces schedule for season 2; MI New York meet Seattle Orcas in opener on July 5", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "MLC Announces Schedule For Season 2; MI New York Meet Seattle Orcas In Opener On July 5 On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "MLC Announces Schedule For Season 2; MI New York Meet Seattle Orcas In Opener On July 5, MLC Finals MVP Nicholas Pooran: The Major League Cricket (MLC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the upcoming 2024 season,.", "seo_keywords": "Major League Cricket, MI New York, Seattle Orcas, Church Street Park, San Francisco, The Major League Cricket, United States, Grand Prairie, West Indian, Kieron Pollard, South African, Wayne Parnell, The Texas Super Kings, South African Faf, West Indian", "tag": "", "tagging": "Major League Cricket, MI New York, Seattle Orcas, Church Street Park, San Francisco, The Major League Cricket, United States, Grand Prairie, West Indian, Kieron Pollard, South African, Wayne Parnell, The Texas Super Kings, South African Faf, West Indian", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "mlc-announces-schedule-for-season-2-mi-new-york-meet-seattle-orcas-in-opener-on-july-5", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1182", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-05-07 19:38:04", "updated": "2024-05-07 19:38:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Major League Cricket, MI New York, Seattle Orcas, Church Street Park, San Francisco, The Major League Cricket, United States, Grand Prairie, West Indian, Kieron Pollard, South African, Wayne Parnell, The Texas Super Kings, South African Faf, West Indian", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-05-07 19:38:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/mlc-announces-schedule-for-season-2-mi-new-york-meet-seattle-orcas-in-opener-on-july-5-144197" }