MLC 2024: Major League Cricket (MLC) has officially announced the commencement date for its highly anticipated second season – July 4. The tournament will start on the United States Independence Day, just four days after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup, which is co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies.

There is a change in the format for the second season. The first season operated under a single round-robin format due to time constraints, but the upcoming second season is set to adopt a double round-robin structure. The tournament is expected to conclude by early August, with a full schedule awaited.

MLC has not yet disclosed the specific venues for the forthcoming event. However, there is speculation that the league might expand its itinerary by adding two more venues for season 2 as per Cricbuzz.

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Besides the existing Grand Prairie and Morrisville venues, MLC is considering utilising the 34,000-seater pop-up venue in Long Island, NY, set to be erected by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the World Cup. Additionally, MLC has identified its upcoming facility at George Mason University in the Washington DC area as a potential venue for World Cup warm-up events.

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Justin Geale, Tournament Director at Major League Cricket, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season.

“The tremendous success of the inaugural Major League Cricket season provides a perfect platform to propel American cricket to even greater heights in 2024,” Geale said.

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“We expect to see even more world class players taking part in season two of Major League Cricket, creating an incredible summer for the sport in America along with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,” he added.

The inaugural season of MLC drew attention with big signings, featuring top-tier players who commanded impressive salaries, surpassing averages seen in leagues like the BBL and the SA20.

The world's top cricketers, along with the best domestic talent, played in 19 matches in the first season. MI New York won the first title by beating the Seattle Orcas in the final.


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