Published 18:42 IST, December 1st 2020

Harsha Bhogle thrilled at Kolkata IPL owners buying LA T20 franchise, Venky Mysore reacts

Commentator Harsha Bhogle expresses his excitement after the Kolkata IPL team owners confirmed their association with USA Cricket through Major League Cricket.

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Kolkata IPL team owners recently extended ir reach by anuncing that y will be investing in an American-based upcoming Major League Cricket T20 tournament. Apart from already owning an IPL franchise, Red Chillies Entertainment Group also owns a franchise in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with Trinbago Knight Riders. On Tuesday, December 1, Kolkata team CEO and Managing Director Venky Mysore took to Twitter and confirmed ir partnership with American Cricket Enterprises for upcoming Major League Cricket tournament.

Kolkata IPL team owners continue to extend ir cricketing reach beyond borders

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Harsha Bhogle expresses excitement over Kolkata IPL team owners and ir MLC investment

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle is seemingly thrilled over prospect of Kolkata IPL team owners “spreading ir roots” in US market. Taking to Twitter, he wrote that he is looking forward to watching Major League Cricket tournament and stated that re have been many efforts made previously to popularise cricket in United States. Harsha Bhogle later expressed hope, stating that this could very well be occasion where sport can go mainstream in largest market in world.

Harsha Bhogle also received an appreciative response from Kolkata CEO Venky Mysore himself. He wrote that as Kolkata IPL team owners, y are also excited to showcase an Indian-curated product in USA, i.e. world’s . 1 media market. Fans of franchise and cricket fans in general are also apparently thrilled over prospect as y took to microblogging site to express ir enthusiasm.

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Im source: Harsha Bhogle Instagram and IPLT20.COM

18:42 IST, December 1st 2020