Johnny Grave, CEO of Major League Cricket, brings decades of global sports leadership to one of the fastest-growing professional leagues in the U.S. With a background leading Cricket West Indies and shaping international tournamentsāincluding the 2024 Men's T20 World CupāGrave is now focused on building the premier cricket ecosystem in America.
Major League Cricket (MLC) is at a turning point. With growing fan bases, expanding city franchises, and cricketās return to the Olympics in 2028, MLC is positioning itself as the gateway to the sportās U.S. future. From player development to media rights and tech innovation, the league is bridging the gap between cricket's global heritage and its American potential.
Formed with strong backing and ambitious vision, MLC enters its third season with momentum. Under Graveās leadership, the league is not just aiming to grow cricket in Americaāitās working to make it a cultural and commercial mainstay for generations to come.
Chapters:
00:00 ā Introduction to Major League Cricket
06:13 ā Structure and Expansion of MLC
12:11 ā Player Composition and Talent Acquisition
18:02 ā Media Rights and Viewership
24:02 ā Technology and Future Trends in Cricket
Johnny Grave:
š Website: https://www.majorleaguecricket.com/
š¼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-grave-b0336526/
Andrew Petcash:
š Website: https://profluence.com
š£ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash
š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/
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