New Zealand Cricket will invest in a new franchise that will join Major League Cricket in the United States from 2027. Chief executive Scott Weenink on Thursday said NZC will partner with U.S.-based True North Sports Ventures to form the new team,

A new Major League Cricket franchise team will launch in 2027 with direct investment from New Zealand Cricket (NZC). Terms have been agreed between NZC and a US-based consortium True North Sports Ventures (TNS) in what will be an unprecedented overseas franchise investment for a national governing body.

New Zealand will provide specialized support and expertise as part of a partnership with a new Major League Cricket franchise expected to be based in Toronto or Atlanta.