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ACE Launches Legal Proceedings Against USA Cricket As Dispute Intensifies American Cricket Enterprises has filed legal proceedings against USA Cricket, its strategic partner to operate the well-heeled Major League Cricket T20 competition.

ACE is taking USA Cricket, its strategic partner to operate Major League Cricket, to court.

The future of MLC is under threat and ramifications could extend to cricket's Olympic return.

Embattled USA Cricket is "welcoming" the legal proceedings.

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Major League Cricket Set To Continue At Iconic Oakland Coliseum Amid India-Australia Dreams Major League Cricket is set to again host games at the iconic Oakland Coliseum, fuelling hopes of big matches between powerhouse countries at the venue.

A T20I between Australia-India at the Oakland Coliseum? International cricket could be played at the iconic 60,000-seat ground, which is set to host more MLC games in 2026.

Australia and WI believed to be keen on playing at the Coliseum down the track

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Major League Cricket Owners Eying Potential Big Bash League Privatization The potential privatization of Australia’s Big Bash League continues to be closely monitored by owners of America's Major League Cricket.

Seattle Orcas are another MLC franchise to signal interest in potentially investing in the BBL.

Their high-profile ownership consortium includes the Delhi Capitals.

In the meantime, they are looking at a potential strategic partnership with a BBL team

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Olympic Stadium In Spotlight Amid American Cricket Chaos As 2028 Los Angeles Looms The latest saga engulfing American cricket could have major implications on cricket’s Olympic return at the 2028 Los Angeles Games as the scrutiny heightens.

The latest USA Cricket saga could have implications on the Olympic cricket stadium to be built in LA.

Knight Riders are set to fund the permanent facility & hope to play MLC games there next yr

But the deal has yet to be signed off as the saga heightens

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Washington Freedom Hope To Have Home Cricket Ground By 2026 Washington Freedom are poised to have a home ground in Frederick, possibly by the 2026 Major League Cricket season in a boost for the sport in Maryland.

Washington Freedom are poised to build a cricket ground in Frederick, 45 miles north of DC.

If it gets local govt approval then Freedom hope to play there next MLC season

International cricket could be played there with WI keen on more games in the US

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Potential Big Bash League Privatization Sparks Major Interest In The U.S. Entrepreneur Sanjay Govil is interested in potentially investing in Australia's Big Bash League, the T20 cricket competition contemplating privatization and expansion.

Washington Freedom owner Sanjay Govil, a DC-based tech entrepreneur, says he is "absolutely" interested in potentially investing in a BBL franchise.

Govil recently secured a 50% stake in Welsh Fire in the Hundred.

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Gripping India-England Series Underlines Urgency To Keep Test Cricket Alive The India and England five-match series captivated fans worldwide amid plans to address issues plaguing the traditional five-day Test cricket format.

After a gripping India-England series, a working group will look into Test cricket's future.

*Two divisions seems inevitable, but promotion-relegation?
*A revived Test Match Fund to support smaller nations has stalled
*An increase of 4-day Tests likely

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Cricket’s Associates Focus On Olympic Qualifying, Governance And Funding Model There are numerous issues that smaller cricket nations are focused on including the Olympic qualifying format, governance and funding.

Some Associate news floating around

*Push for regional Olympic qualifiers for Brisbane 2032
*Calls for review into scorecard funding model in wake of transparency concerns
*No new Full Members ahead but US seen as a chance if they finally sort things out

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Cricket’s Olympic Sheen Might Spark Once Mighty West Indies The West Indies have long been in decline since being a cricket powerhouse, but hopes are high that the Caribbean can be rejuvenated amid the sport's Olympic sheen.

Despite a loss on-and-off field, West Indies remain keen on hosting Australia in Tests.

CWI believe cricket's Olympic status can ignite the sport in the Caribbean, while developing the Americas region is key.

Creating an Americas Cup is among the goals

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Plans Mooted To Fix Test And T20 Cricket, While T10 Goes Cold A number of big ticket issues were discussed at the International Cricket Council's annual conference, with a working group to look into the sport's trio of formats.

A few tidbits from the ICC's recent meetings:

*Could be a look into capping the number of T20 leagues players can compete in
*32-team T20 World Cup a goal
*Push for more 4-day Tests
*No new Full Members on the horizon
*T10 won't be an official format

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West Indies Regional Competition Likely In 2026 Ahead Of Olympic Cricket Qualifier A regional competition in the Caribbean will determine West Indies' representative at an eight-team global qualifier for the final men’s cricket spot at Los Angeles 2028.

A regional event is expected next year to determine West Indies' representative at a global Olympic qualifier

8 teams set to battle in the qualifier for the final men’s Olympic spot

Top ranked team per region + USA automatically qualify to LA (men's)

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ICC’s AGM: Olympic Qualifying, 32-Team T20 World Cup And USA Cricket Lifeline Big ticket issues have been discussed at the International Cricket Council's all-powerful board meeting in Singapore during the governing body's AGM.

Issues discussed by the ICC board ahead of their final meeting tomorrow

*Olympic qualifying (men's) likely to be based on regional rankings + one qualifier

*32-team T20 World Cups mooted

*USA Cricket to be given more time to fix governance issues

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Changes On Cricket’s Chief Executives’ Committee After Election Kick-Starts ICC Annual Conference Gurumurthy Palani, Anuraag Bhatnagar and Gurdeep Klair were elected on the influential Chief Executives’ Committee to kick-start the International Cricket Council’s AGM.

There are changes on the influential Chief Executives' Committee after Gurumurthy Palani (France), Anuraag Bhatnagar (Hong Kong) and Gurdeep Klair (Canada) were elected.

Incumbent Sumod Damodar and Vanuatu chief Tim Cutler among those to miss out

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ICC’s AGM: Test’s Future, Expanded T20 World Cup And USA Cricket Scrutiny There are a number of big issues set to be discussed at the International Cricket Council's Annual General Meeting running from July 17-20 in Singapore.

The ICC's Annual Conference starts tomorrow in Singapore. Some issues to be discussed:

*Expanded T20 World Cup
*Test's future
*Olympic qualifying format
*2024 T20 WC Inquiry update
*USA Cricket faces suspension
*Two countries to receive ICC membership

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Push For Olympic Qualifiers Gathering Steam Ahead Of Singapore Cricket Meetings Momentum is building for T20 qualification tournaments - not rankings - to determine which cricket countries make the cut for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Momentum is building for T20 qualification tournaments - not rankings - to determine which countries make the cut for the Los Angeles Olympics.

Top Associates could feature in the qualifiers. The issue will be debated at the ICC meetings in Singapore

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A Home Ground For Washington Freedom Could Ignite Cricket In Maryland A cricket stadium could unlock cricket in Maryland and boost the profile of Major League Cricket champions Washington Freedom.

Washington Freedom have identified a site near the DC area to build a cricket ground.

They are hoping Washington can become a hub for international cricket in the US and attract major white-ball series

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Candidates Revealed For Cricket’s All-Important Chief Executives’ Committee Election Eight candidates will contest the upcoming Chief Executives’ Committee election, with three coveted Associate Member spots up for grabs.

8 candidates will contest the CEC election with 3 coveted Associate spots up for grabs

Important for smaller cricket nations fighting for more funds as India strengthens its power grip with incoming CEO Sanjog Gupta on the heels of Jay Shah’s ascension

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UAE To Host Cricket’s Asia Cup, But India-Pakistan Tensions Jeopardize Lucrative Event The lucrative Asia Cup is set to be played in the United Arab Emirates with officials remaining hopeful a cancellation can be avoided amid India and Pakistan tension.

If it goes ahead, the Asia Cup in September will be played in the UAE.

Officials remain hopeful that India won't pull out. The Asia Cup essentially bankrolls the Asian Cricket Council, providing invaluable funds for smaller nations in the region

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Salary Cap For America’s Major League Cricket Tipped To Rise In Coming Years Major League Cricket is starting its third season at the Oakland Coliseum as anticipation rises for increased revenue in the American T20 league attracting big names.

The salary cap in Major League Cricket is tipped to increase as anticipation rises over its next domestic media rights deal.

Increased revenue would not only lure more big names, but also help MLC turn a profit

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Nothing specific but certainly in the minds of administrators for Japan to host major events if infrastructure can be developed

Ground Identified To Ensure Legacy For Cricket In Japan After 2026 Asian Games A park near Nagoya is set to be repurposed into a permanent cricket ground in a bid to leave a legacy in baseball-crazy Japan following next year’s Asian Games.

The Korogi Athletic Park, near Nagoya and with three baseball fields, is set to be repurposed into a permanent cricket ground.

It is hoped to leave a legacy post 2026 Asian Games.

There are long-term strategies for Japan to host major cricket events

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Playing Powerhouse England In Test Cricket Has Been Years In The Making For Zimbabwe Zimbabwe will end a 22-year Test cricket drought against powerhouse England after many discussions over the past decade amid a thorny relationship.

Zimbabwe started discussions on resuming bilateral ties with England a decade ago.

In a template, the ECB are funding some tour costs of the one-off Test with Zim as Zimbabwe now look to end long Test droughts with India and Australia

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Superstar Steve Smith Confirmed For Short Stint In America’s Major League Cricket Australian batting great Steve Smith will squeeze in a short stint in America's Major League Cricket amid a hectic Test schedule in June.

Steve Smith will have a short stint in Major League Cricket- sandwiched between the WTC final and tour of West Indies.

It's a tonic for MLC with Pat Cummins, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Marco Jansen & Ryan Rickelton missing the season due to Test duties

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Emerging Star Mitchell Owen Signs With Washington In Major League Cricket Rising Australian allrounder Mitchell Owen will play in America's Major League Cricket for the first time after signing with defending champions Washington Freedom.

Mitch Owen will play in MLC for the first time after signing with Washington.

He is in hot demand - currently playing in the IPL - & a player to watch ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.

Veteran quick Jason Behrendorff has also signed with Washington

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Marco Jansen To Miss America’s Major League Cricket Season Due To Test Duties Star quick Marco Jansen will not be part of the upcoming Major League Cricket season in the U.S. due to Test commitments in a blow for defending champions Washington.

Marco Jansen will be unavailable for the Major League Cricket season due to Test commitments - the WTC final & 2 Tests in Zimbabwe which were moved forward.

It's on the back of Jansen & other SA players missing IPL playoffs.

Test cricket holding sway

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Legacy Hoped For Cricket In Japan Post 2026 Asian Games There is hope that permanent cricket infrastructure can be built in Nagoya in a bid to leave a legacy for the sport in baseball-crazy Japan after next year’s Asian Games.

There is hope permanent cricket infrastructure can be built for next year's Asian Games in Japan, with a site earmarked in outer Nagoya.

Officials want to avoid a New York-like pop-up stadium from last year's T20 WC. Final decision expected next month

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Australian Quick Bowler Xavier Bartlett Signs With San Francisco In Major League Cricket Australian quick Xavier Bartlett will play in this season’s Major League Cricket after signing with San Francisco Unicorns as the next T20 World Cup approaches.

Quick Xavier Bartlett will play Major League Cricket for the first time after signing with San Francisco Unicorns.

The MLC season starts in June. Bartlett is currently amid his debut IPL season ahead of a busy slate of white-ball cricket for Australia.

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New Zealand To Partner With New Franchise In America’s Major League Cricket New Zealand will provide specialized support and expertise as part of a partnership with a new Major League Cricket franchise expected to be based in Toronto or Atlanta.

New Zealand Cricket will partner with a new franchise in an expanded Major League Cricket that is expected to be based in Toronto or Atlanta.

There will be two new teams by 2027. The other will likely be Chicago or Philadelphia

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Emerging Star Cooper Connolly Signs With San Francisco In Major League Cricket Allrounder Cooper Connolly will play in this season’s Major League Cricket after signing with San Francisco Unicorns in a fillip for the tournament's third edition.

Cooper Connolly will play in Major League Cricket after signing with San Francisco Unicorns.

It will be his first taste of overseas T20 franchise cricket and looms as important preparation ahead of a busy international schedule for Australia

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