\u201cFans will experience an unforgettable night for cricket in America on Thursday, with a full house welcoming the world\u2019s best players to Grand Prairie Stadium for Major League Cricket\u2019s opening match. We are thankful to the fans for their support and to the City of Grand Prairie for believing in this vision. Tickets are selling fast for the rest of the matches in North Texas and North Carolina, with sellouts expected for further games. We know our teams will put on an amazing show of explosive T20 cricket for the fans \u2013 we can\u2019t wait for the action to start.” said Sameer Mehta, Co-founder of Major League Cricket (MCL).<\/p>\n

\u201cSince we arrived in Texas, it\u2019s been incredible to see the support for the Texas Super Kings. We can\u2019t wait to get out on the field at Grand Prairie Stadium and represent the Lone Star State in front of a full house and be part of a special night for cricket in America!\u201d said Faf du Plessis, Captain of Texas Super Kings ahead of the team\u2019s first game.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a historic night at Grand Prairie Stadium, as the first ever Major League Cricket game unfolds in front of a packed stadium this Thursday night. I\u2019ve always spoken about wanting to represent the Knight Riders wherever they play. We\u2019ve long talked about coming to the United States and I\u2019m glad it’s finally happening. It\u2019s great to hear that the opening game has been sold out, and we can\u2019t wait to bring our exciting brand of cricket to the cricket fans in America\u201d, said Sunil Naraine, captain of Los Angeles Knight Riders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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