Major League Cricket launches in US as MLB seeks growth in India

Major League Cricket has officially started play in Texas, marking the first professional T20 cricket league in the US.
The new league has strong ties to the Indian Premier League, with teams owned by IPL franchises.
T20 cricket is seen as more appealing to American audiences due to its faster pace and shorter duration.
While aimed at growing cricket's popularity in America, MLC is still viewed primarily as an extension of the IPL.
At the same time, Major League Baseball is working to build a presence for baseball in the massive Indian market.