“The ICC Grants List-A Status to Major League Cricket in the US – Promoting the Game in a Major Sports Market”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has granted official List-A status to Major League Cricket (MLC) matches in the US in its second season, marking a significant move to promote the sport in one of the biggest sports markets. This decision comes just a week before MLC kicks off its second season and less than a week before the Americas host the T20 World Cup.

MLC is now recognized as the official T20 league in America, making it the country’s first world-class domestic tournament. With this new status, every century, half-century, run-out, win, loss, and championship will be officially documented in an internationally recognized format of the game.

The CEO of MLC, Vijay Srinivasan, recently announced plans to expand the tournament from 19 games in 2023 to 34 by 2025. He expressed excitement about the growth of cricket in the US and the upcoming season of MLC, which has gained popularity among American sports fans.

Sanctioned by USA Cricket, MLC attracted players from around the world in its inaugural season, with teams like Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, and the Washington Freedom participating. The granting of List-A status to MLC reflects the league’s commitment to delivering premier cricket in the United States and providing local players with international recognition.

Overall, this development is a significant step forward in the growth and development of cricket in the US, and it is expected to further enhance the popularity of the sport in the country.