One of the most successful franchises in the World – Mumbai Indians have extended their MI family as the 5-time Men’s IPL Champions have now acquired the ownership and operation of a New York based franchise which is all set to be a part of USA’s new franchise league Major League Cricket.
Following the footsteps of other T20 franchise leagues, Major League Cricket will be one of its kind in the United States of America. The League will be organized by American Cricket Enterprise and has been authorized by the cricket board of the USA.
Our logo. Our identity. 🤩#MINewYork pic.twitter.com/DbQcvcuPI4
— MI New York (@MINYCricket) March 19, 2023
Following the footsteps of KKR, CSK and DC, Mumbai Indians have now total control of the capital outfit of USA New York. The name of the franchise hasn’t been released yet but it will be yet another boost for the most successful team in IPL in getting fresh new talented players who can also shine during the Indian cricketing summer.
MI 🤝 NY
New York, we’re here 🇺🇸 @mlcricket 👋#MumbaiIndians #NewYork pic.twitter.com/YPhqrTNxUm
— MI New York (@MINYCricket) March 19, 2023
Apparently, Mumbai Indians are the only the 2nd investors (after Kolkata Knight Riders) who are fully in control of the happenings in MI New York. Other Indian investors are joint shareholders – Team Texas – CSK & Anurag Jain of Ross Perot Jr. and Seattle Orcas – DC Owners & Microsoft’s Satya Nadella.
With KKR already involved, four of the six teams in the new US-based T20 league, Major League Cricket, will have owners from the IPL
👉 https://t.co/SzqRimc7rC#IPL #MLC pic.twitter.com/Jis4vKBLWn
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 16, 2023
Meanwhile, MI New York will become the 5th franchise under Indiawin’s umbrella. Mumbai Indians Men, Mumbai Indians Women, MI Capetown in SA T20, MI Emirates (ILT20) and MI New York. MI Owner Ms. Nita Ambani expressed her feelings after acquiring New York.
“I am thrilled to welcome our New York franchise to the growing MI Family! With our entry into the first cricket league in the US, I hope we are able to establish Mumbai Indians as a global brand of fearless and entertaining cricket! This is another new beginning for MI and I look forward to the exciting journey ahead.”
