Washington Freedom (cricket)

Washington Freedom
LeagueMajor League Cricket
Personnel
CaptainSteve Smith
CoachRicky Ponting
OwnerSanjay Govil[1]
Team information
CityWashington, D.C., United States
ColoursRed, White, and Blue
     
Founded2023 (2023)
History
Major League Cricket wins1 (2024)
Official websitewashingtonfreedom.com

T20 kit

The Washington Freedom are an American professional Twenty20 cricket team that competes in Major League Cricket (MLC).[2] The team plans to be based in Washington, D.C. and was announced in 2023 as one of six inaugural franchises to play in Major League Cricket.[3] The Freedom is owned by Indian American entrepreneur Sanjay Govil.[1] The team is coached by Ricky Ponting and is captained by Steve Smith.[4][5]

  1. ^ a b Kumar, Arun (March 20, 2023). "Sanjay Govil brings professional cricket to Washington". The American Bazaar. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Lyons, Ivy. "Washington Freedom is DC's new Major League Cricket team". WTOP. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  3. ^ Kenny, Katie (March 15, 2023). "Say Hello to DC's New Major League Cricket Team, the Washington Freedom". Washingtonian. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "Ponting confirmed as Washington Freedom head coach in Major League Cricket". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  5. ^ Seeley, David (June 13, 2023). "Major League Cricket Announces 2023 Season Schedule With First Ever Match in Grand Prairie July 13". Dallas Innovates. Retrieved June 19, 2023.