New Zealand Cricket withdraws from Major League Cricket franchise plans

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 Oct, 5:56am

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New Zealand Cricket has ended its bid to launch a franchise in the 2027 Major League Cricket season. The organisation is stepping back from its partnership with True North Sports Ventures to focus on domestic investment instead.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 21 Oct, 4:00pm

   New Zealand Cricket steps back from 2027 Major League Cricket franchise plans (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 22 Oct, 5:56am

   New Zealand ditches plan to launch team in Major League Cricket (opens in new tab)