New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson expressed his excitement for the 2023 Sunoco Minor League Cricket Championship, stating that the tournament is essential for the future of American cricket. Anderson, who is one of the most experienced T20 players globally, is looking forward to playing in the championship and believes it is crucial to continue developing talent in the country.
The Minor League Cricket (MiLC) also announced that Sunoco will be the title sponsor for the third season of the extensive nationwide T20 championship in American cricket. Additionally, Laxmi, one of America's leading South Asian food brands, joins the 2023 Minor League Cricket Championship as the official partner.
The championship is scheduled to take place this summer, with about 150 matches planned for August and September. The draft for domestic players will take place in May, where more than 400 US-based players will participate in the tournament featuring 26 teams. The draft date and complete match schedule are yet to be announced.
Anderson acknowledged the support of the MiLC team owners and partners, including Sunoco and Laxmi, for making this pipeline possible. With the 2023 ICC Men's T20 World Cup taking place in the US next year, Anderson believes that the competition they now have in the country is building a platform of talent that will surprise the world of cricket in the future.
The Seattle Thunderbolts won the second season of America's first nationwide T20 championship, claiming a $150,000 first-place prize by defeating the Atlanta Fire in the final last August.