As the second season of the Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) approaches its conclusion, the competition has become increasingly competitive and heated.
Washington Freedom and San Francisco Unicorns have won five and three games, respectively, and have already qualified for the playoffs. Texas Super Kings are third with six points and will look to finish in the top two, while Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR), with five points, will aim to just win their last game and qualify.
The MLC’s second season has been a big success, both on and off the pitch. The promoters’ decision to broadcast the league in India simultaneously on Sony Sports Network and JioCinema proved to be a major hit. The fact that Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisee-owned teams are being televised on the former IPL broadcasting network is a call for nostalgia, which was a big smash.
MLC is rapidly becoming one of the world’s best T20 competitions, and it will undoubtedly develop more in the future. Additionally, players like Marcus Stoinis, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Pat Cummins, Shakib Al Hasan and others are delivering their best in the competition and rightfully receiving deserving appreciation. Interestingly, the league had offered 500 more tickets for the final match owing to high demand.
With teams competing for the renowned trophy and cricket gaining popularity in the US following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, organisers also had an easy time attracting sponsors for the T20 competition staged in the US.
Title Partner:
Cognizant: Cognizant is a multinational American information technology services and consulting company. Its headquarters are located in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Cognizant is a NASDAQ-100 corporation that trades under the ticker name CTSH. It was established in 1994 as Dun & Bradstreet’s in-house technology arm, and it began serving external clients in 1996.
Official Partners:
Stake: Stake is a top sportsbook and cryptocurrency platform known for its creative approach to online betting and devotion to customer satisfaction. With an emphasis on offering a simple and safe betting experience, Stake continues to transform the world of online gaming. As part of the agreement, Stake supports contests all season long, concluding in its sponsorship of the MVP award.
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Lexus: Lexus, the premium car business of Toyota Motor Corporation, is based in Japan and is one of the most popular premium automobile brands across the globe. Lexus is sold in over 90 countries and territories globally and in terms of market value, it is one of the top ten Japanese worldwide brands.
Signature Partners:
Royal: Royal Brand, an Indian food company located in the United States, is well-known in America for its Sona Masoori and Basmati rice.
Remitly: Remitly is a Seattle-based internet remittance company that provides international money transfers to more than 150 countries. Throughout the season, Remitly will run unique promotions, which include exclusive deals at certain games and savings on international money transfers.
NTT Data: NTT DATA, a subsidiary of NTT Group, is a trusted global pioneer of IT and business services based in Tokyo. The firm assists customers in transforming their businesses through advisory services, industry solutions, business process services, IT advancement, and managed services.
Official Umpire Apparel Supplier:
Kloth Studio – Kloth Studio, located in Canada, was launched in 2017 and has since built a strong reputation as a dependable designer and distributor of custom-tailored workwear for top lifestyle brands. The deal includes, all umpires to don pink uniforms with Kloth’s insignia embroidered on the right chest.