Texas Super Kings

Texas Super Kings
LeagueMajor League Cricket
Personnel
CaptainFaf du Plessis
CoachStephen Fleming
Owner
ManagerRussell Radhakrishnan
Team information
CityGrand Prairie, Texas, United States
ColoursYellow  
Founded2023; 1 year ago (2023)
Home groundGrand Prairie Stadium
Capacity7,200 (expandable to 15,000)
Official websitehttp://www.texassuperkings.com

T20 kit

The Texas Super Kings are an American professional Twenty20 cricket team that competes in Major League Cricket (MLC).[4] The team is based in Grand Prairie, Texas and was announced in 2023 as one of six inaugural teams to play in Major League Cricket.[5] The team has two minor league affiliates – the Dallas Mustangs and the Dallas Xforia Giants, which both compete in Minor League Cricket alongside 24 other teams.[6] The franchise is co-owned by the Chennai Super Kings Cricket, Ross Perot Jr., and Anurag Jain.[7]

The team's home ground is Grand Prairie Stadium, located in Grand Prairie, Texas.[8] The stadium has a capacity of 7,200 – but it can be expanded to seat 15,000 for major events.[9] The team is coached by Stephen Fleming, who also serves as head coach for the Chennai Super Kings and the Joburg Super Kings,[10] and is captained by former South African skipper Faf du Plessis.[11]

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  9. ^ Wallis, Jay (November 15, 2022). "'It's an exciting time' – Major League Cricket coming to Grand Prairie in July 2023". WFAA. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
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  11. ^ "MLC 2023: Faf du Plessis named captain of Texas Super Kings". Sportstar. The Hindu. June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.