Corey Anderson lauds Minor League Cricket Championship for American cricket’s future
One of the world’s most experienced T20 players, Corey Anderson, has praised the Minor League Cricket Championship’s (MiLC) role in the future of American cricket. The New Zealand all-rounder expressed his excitement for the 2023 Sunoco Minor League Cricket Championship, stating that it’s crucial for the future of American cricket to keep developing talent.
MiLC announces title sponsor and official partner
MiLC recently announced that Sunoco will be the title sponsor for the upcoming third season of the nationwide T20 championship in American cricket. Moreover, Laxmi, one of the leading South Asian food brands in America, has joined the 2023 Minor League Cricket Championship as an official partner.
Approximately 150 matches are scheduled to take place in August and September as part of the Sunoco Minor League Cricket Championship. The draft date for the tournament’s selection process, which will feature more than 400 US-based players and 26 teams, will be released 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 said regarding the partnerships.
In August 2022, the Seattle Thunderbolts won the second season of America’s first nationwide T20 championship. They defeated the Atlanta Fire in the final, claiming a $150,000 first place prize.
The history and future of MiLC
The MiLC is playing a crucial role in the development of cricket in America, a country traditionally more focused on baseball and American football. The MiLC is nurturing young talents and creating opportunities for more players to compete in a professional T20 league. The league’s expansion over the years is indicative of cricket’s growth in America, as it prepares to host the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Anderson’s positive outlook on the Sunoco Minor League Cricket Championship adds to the excitement surrounding the upcoming season. His endorsement also highlights the potential of American cricket, with hopes that the talent pool continues to expand in the coming years. As the MiLC prepares for another season of exciting cricket, fans of the sport in America and around the world can look forward to watching the development of the game in one of the world’s most prominent markets.
