SRK, Jay Shah Hail Opening Of LA Knight Riders Stadium In Pomona, CA

LOS ANGELES, CA- ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the inauguration of the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground in the Southland as a significant step in cricket’s global expansion, describing it as “a key milestone” in the sport’s return to the Olympic Games.

The state-of-the-art venue, developed by the Knight Riders Group, hosted its first Major League Cricket (MLC) match on July 1 as the Los Angeles Knight Riders took on Washington Freedom, making the franchise the first global cricket brand to establish an international-standard cricket stadium.

Congratulating Bollywood actor and Knight Riders Group co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, Jay Shah said the initiative would play a vital role in expanding cricket’s footprint in emerging markets.

The ICC Chairman said, “Growing cricket around the world is a collective effort, and initiatives such as this one help create new ecosystems for fans and players, which fuel this growth. I wish you the best and look forward to being on the journey ahead with you.”

Earlier, Shah Rukh celebrated the opening of the venue, calling it the realization of a long-held dream.

“What started as a dream… turns into reality today. Welcoming you all to the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, LA. A place built not just for sports but also entertainment and for families… and memories that last forever,” he posted on X. (IANS)