Mumbai: Reliance Industries Limited owned Mumbai Indians has announced the proposed addition of a fifth cricket franchise – MI New York, to the growing MI #OneFamily, to be based in New York.

The team will participate in the inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) subject to completion of customary due diligence; negotiation, and execution of definitive binding agreements, and receipt of required corporate, regulatory and third-party approvals and compliances.

Nita M. Ambani said, “I am thrilled to welcome our New York franchise to the growing MI Family! With our entry into the first cricket league in the US, I hope we are able to establish Mumbai Indians as a global brand of fearless and entertaining cricket! This is another new beginning for MI and I look forward to the exciting journey ahead."

The MI #OneFamily, is committed to expanding and promoting cricket across the globe, with MI New York being the fifth franchise after Mumbai Indians (IPL), MI Cape Town (SA20), MI Emirates (ILT20), and Mumbai Indians (WPL), in three different continents, four different countries, and five different leagues.

The Mumbai Indians are one of the most popular global cricket brands, with nearly 50 million digital fans worldwide supporting and cheering on their #Onefamily of teams, who play six months of cricket in marquee franchise leagues around the world. Since 2009, Mumbai Indians have increased their brand value by 99 per cent and have become the preferred partner for brands all over the world looking to build and tell their stories. Major League Cricket will be the United States' first professional Twenty20 cricket championship. Major League Cricket's inaugural season will begin in the summer of 2023.