New Zealand is set to become the first-ever full member of the ICC to launch a franchise in an overseas cricket league as New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the launch of franchise in the Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2027 in collaboration with United States-based company True North Sports Ventures (TNS). MLC, a six-team List-A tournament, is played in North America during June and July each year.
As per the agreement, NZC will provide high-performance and operational support, including coaching, management, and support staff, as well as integrating the franchise into NZC’s domestic high-performance ecosystem. NZC chief executive Scott Weenink mentioned how this partnership can benefit and diversify their revenue streams in the tournament.
“This agreement marks a unique and exciting milestone for NZC, As franchise cricket grows globally, NZC needs to adapt to seize strategic opportunities that ensure the sustainability of our cricket network. This helps diversify our revenue streams, expands our global brand and fan base, and creates new talent development and retention pathways for both our players and coaches,” Weenink said as quoted by the Indian Express.
The TNS, which is also an organisation that promotes sports in North America, has also explained the trust behind the NZC and said that they are looking forward to working with them to ensure they achieve their ambitions and goals.
“The potential for cricket in North America is immense, and we look forward to working with NZC to deliver on both our ambitions and theirs, including broader strategic and corporate opportunities globally,” a statement from TNS mentioned.
Speaking of the MLC, the upcoming one will be the third edition of the tournament. The last season was won by Washington Freedom under leadership of Steve Smith. The inaugural champions of the tournament were MI New York, who clinched the title under Nicholas Pooran in 2023.
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