Los Angeles, March 19 The Los Angeles Knight Riders officially unveiled the Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona, California, on Thursday. This will serve as their base for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket in the United States.
While the venue has been identified as the franchise's official ground, it is expected to host the LA Knight Riders' home matches during the fourth season of the league, which is scheduled from June 18 to July 18.
The fourth MLC will feature 34 matches across six teams, with Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas set to host the opening phase.
Bollywood superstar and co-owner of Knight Riders Sports, Shah Rukh Khan, said: "Over the years, the Knight Riders have grown into a truly global family, and every new milestone is special for us."
"Seeing the Los Angeles Knight Riders have their own home with the Knight Riders Cricket is incredibly exciting. The USA is a great sporting market with passionate fans.
"We hope this field becomes a place where people come together to celebrate the game and support the team. I'm really looking forward to this new chapter for the Knight Riders in Los Angeles," added Shah Rukh Khan.
Knight Riders Sports CEO, Venky Mysore, said that this development is a key step in strengthening the franchise's presence in the US.
"Los Angeles is one of the world's most dynamic sports markets, and it's an important home for the Knight Riders brand. Establishing the Knight Riders Cricket Field is a major milestone for our franchise," he said.
Fairplex president and CEO Walter M. Marquez also welcomed the collaboration.
"Fairplex continues to seek new experiences that are unique to Southern California, and the Knight Riders will create the field where the community will come together and celebrate," he said.