MLC 2023 Live Streaming: Viacom 18, owned by Reliance, has secured the media rights to broadcast the first edition of Major League Cricket (MLC), set to take place from July 13 to 30. The matches will be live-streamed on the popular OTT platform Jio Cinema, allowing viewers to access the coverage digitally.
Additionally, television coverage of MLC will be available on Sports 18, providing fans with the option to watch the matches on traditional TV platforms.
This partnership between Viacom 18, Jio Cinema, and Sports 18 ensures that cricket enthusiasts will have multiple avenues to enjoy the live coverage of the inaugural MLC season.
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Hursh Shrivastava Statement on partnership between MLC and Viacom18
Viacom18 Sports Head of Strategy, Partnerships & Acquisitions, Hursh Shrivastava, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Major League Cricket (MLC) and the anticipation of Indian cricket fans.
He highlighted that JioCinema, as a leading platform for sports consumption, is committed to providing an enhanced viewing experience for fans. With MLC, fans will have the opportunity to watch their favorite T20 cricketers in action and support teams affiliated with their favorite franchises.
Shrivastava’s remarks reflect the company’s aim to bring the excitement and thrill of MLC to Indian cricket enthusiasts and cater to their passion for the sport.
Major League Cricket Teams, Logo, Stadium: MLC 2023 Free Live Streaming, and Broadcast DetailsCalling all #MajorLeagueCricket fans in India 🇮🇳 You can watch all #MLC2023 matches on @Sports18 and @JioCinema 🙌 🙌 🙌
— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 7, 2023
Here's a handy guide with all match start times in IST 👉 https://t.co/3k2W2fYVoM pic.twitter.com/4Njt5O8Dqw
The inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to begin on July 13, featuring six teams. Interestingly, four of these teams have investors who are owners of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, showcasing the growing influence and global reach of the IPL.
Following the successful South African T20 League, the IPL flavor is now extending to the United States with the introduction of MLC. Fans can look forward to witnessing several IPL stars participating in the maiden season of MLC, adding further excitement and star power to the tournament.
Four Out of Six MLC 2023 Teams are Owned by Indians
Four out of the six teams in the Major League Cricket (MLC) have investors from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, further strengthening the connection between the two leagues.
The MI New York team is backed by the Mumbai Indians franchise, while the LA Knight Riders have investors from the Kolkata Knight Riders. The Texas Super Kings have connections to the Chennai Super Kings, and the Seattle Orcas are affiliated with the Delhi Capitals.
Fans can expect to see a star-studded lineup in MLC, with several IPL players participating.
MI New York boasts players like Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult, Dewald Brevis, and Kagiso Rabada.
The LA Knight Riders feature Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Roy, Adam Zampa, Martin Guptill, and Unmukt Chand.
The Texas Super Kings have a strong overseas group led by Faf Du Plessis, along with Ambati Rayudu, Devon Conway, Dwayne Bravo, and Mitchel Santner.
The Seattle Orcas have drafted Harmeet Singh as their first pick, along with Quinton De Kock and Mitchell Marsh.
The Washington Freedom includes Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Glenn Phillips, and Saurabh Netravalkar.
The San Francisco Unicorns will have Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Finch, Corey Anderson, Liam Plunkett, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Shane Watson as their head coach.
Major League Cricket 2023 Player’s Salary: MLC 2023 Free Live Streaming, and Broadcast DetailsFull schedule of the Major League Cricket 2023
Here is MLC 2023 schedule in Indian Time Zone and American Time Zone:
| Date | Day | Time (IST) | Time (EDT) | Fixture | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Jul | Fri | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders | League |
| 15-Jul | Sat | 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM | MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns | League |
| 15-Jul | Sat | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom | League |
| 16-Jul | Sun | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas | League |
| 17-Jul | Mon | 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom | League |
| 17-Jul | Mon | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | LA Knight Riders vs MI New York | League |
| 18-Jul | Tue | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York | League |
| 19-Jul | Wed | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | LA Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns | League |
| 21-Jul | Fri | 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders | League |
| 22-Jul | Sat | 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | League |
| 23-Jul | Sun | 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Super Kings | League |
| 23-Jul | Sun | 11:00 PM | 1:30 PM | LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas | League |
| 24-Jul | Mon | 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM | MI New York vs Washington Freedom | League |
| 25-Jul | Tue | 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM | San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings | League |
| 26-Jul | Wed | 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas | League |
| 28-Jul | Fri | 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Team 3 vs Team 4 | Eliminator |
| 28-Jul | Fri | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | Team 1 vs Team 2 | Qualifier |
| 29-Jul | Sat | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | Loser match 16 vs Winner Match 17 | Challenger |
| 31-Jul | Mon | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | Winner match 16 vs Winner Match 18 | Final |
What is Major League Cricket 2023?
The 2023 Major League Cricket season is the inaugural season of the Major League Cricket, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league established in 2019 by American Cricket Enterprises in the United States. Know More
Where and when will Major League Cricket 2023 be held?
In November 2022, it was announced that the inaugural season of MLC would be held from July 13 to 30, 2023, at Grand Prairie Stadium. The tournament will follow a single round-robin format, with each of the six franchises playing 15 league matches.
How can I watch Major League Cricket 2023 matches?
Who are the participating teams in Major League Cricket 2023?
Texas Super Kings, MI New York, Los Angeles Knight Riders, Washington Freedom, Seattle Orcas, and San Francisco Unicorns are the teams participating in the inaugural edition of MLC 2023.
What are some key players to watch out for in Major League Cricket 2023?
Some famous players who will play in MLC 2024 are Kieron Pollard, Faf du Plessis, Marcus Stoinis, and others.
Whereas Indian player who are playing in MLC 2023 are Harmeet Singh, Akhilesh Bodugum, Saurabh Netravalkar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Chaitanya Bishnoi, Tajinder Singh, Sarabjit Ladda, Unmukt Chand, Milind Kumar
