Corey Anderson: Future of American cricket depends on the Minor League Cricket Championship. “This summer will be the biggest step forward in the history of American cricket. I can’t wait to play in Minor League Cricket in July,” Anderson said.
Anderson, one of the most seasoned T20 players in the world. Is excitedly anticipating the 2023 Sunoco Minor League Cricket Championship. The all-rounder from New Zealand stated that the competition is crucial for the development of American cricket.
“This summer will be the biggest step forward in the history of American cricket. I can’t wait to play in Minor League Cricket in July. It’s really important for the future of American cricket that we keep on developing talent with the Sunoco Minor League Cricket championship to follow MLC in August and September,”
Anderson said.
Sunoco will serve as the title sponsor for the third season of the largest national T20 competition. In American cricket, according to a separate announcement from the Minor League Cricket. Additionally, Laxmi, one of the top South Asian food companies in America. Will be an official partner of the 2023 Minor League Cricket Championship.
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Corey Anderson: ‘A year out from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup coming here’
This summer, the Sunoco Minor League Cricket Championship will be back, with over 150 games schedule for August and September. More than 400 US-based players will be choose to compete in the competition. Which will include 26 teams, during the domestic player draft, which will take place in May. The full match schedule and draft date will be made public soon.
“The support of the MiLC team owners and partners including Sunoco and Laxmi is what makes this pipeline possible. A year out from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup coming here, the type of competition we now have in the United States is building a platform of talent we think will surprise the world of cricket in the future.”
Anderson added.
In August 2022, the Seattle Thunderbolts, a team from the Pacific Northwest. Won the second season of America’s first national T20 tournament. Taking home a $150,000 first-place award after defeating the Atlanta Fire in the championship match.
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