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New Zealand Cricket to Launch Franchise in Major League Cricket by 2027

The partnership with True North Sports Ventures marks the first collaboration between an ICC full member and a professional T20 league franchise.

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Overview

  • New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and True North Sports Ventures (TNS) confirmed plans to debut a new Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise in 2027.
  • The franchise will be based in either Atlanta or Toronto, with the final decision expected later this year.
  • NZC will provide high-performance and operational support, including coaching, management, and infrastructure expertise.
  • This partnership aims to diversify NZC’s revenue streams, expand its global brand, and create new talent pathways for players and coaches.
  • MLC, which launched in 2023, plans to expand from six teams to eight by 2027 and ten by 2031, with a potential second NZC-backed franchise in the future.