For the first time in history, America is all set to host its first-ever franchise cricket tournament named Major League Cricket (MLC).
MLC, with a massive investment of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, is all set to be played from July 13 to 30 in Texas.
Taking to Twitter, MLC's official account raised the excitement by making the schedule official for the inaugural edition of the league.
As many as six franchises are taking part in this tournament. IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bought MI New York team whereas Shahrukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders have Los Angeles Knight Riders in MLC. Chennai Super Kings also have their franchise Texas Super Kings in the league. The other franchises include Washington Freedom, San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas.
Pakistani cricketers are also part of the league. Hammad Azam and Eshan Adil will play for MI New York.
Sami Aslam, who left Pakistan for the USA to seek cricket career there, has been picked up by Texas Super Kings. Zia Shahzad, who played first-class cricket in Pakistan, will accompany his compatriot in the Kings' team.
Young Pakistani cricketer Saif Badar, who also featured in Pakistan Super League (PSL), will play for Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Two other Pakistani cricketers - Saad Ali and Mukhtar Ahmed - will represent Washington Freedom in the league.