Shah Rukh Khan unveils new Los Angeles cricket stadium

In a crucial push for the global expansion of cricket, the Knight Riders Group has officially opened the doors to its brand-new international stadium in the United States. The new Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Los Angeles marked its historic unveiling by playing host to its inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) fixture between the Los Angeles Knight Riders and Washington Freedom on Wednesday.

The purpose-built venue at Fairplex Pomona represents a massive infrastructure milestone, making the Knight Riders the first global franchise brand to establish its own international-standard cricket stadium abroad.

Taking to social media to celebrate the landmark occasion, Bollywood megastar and Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan expressed his immense gratitude to the sport's



key administrators for helping turn a long-cherished dream into reality. Khan explicitly acknowledged the institutional support that facilitated the ambitious transatlantic project, offering a special note of appreciation to BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and the International Cricket Council (ICC).

"What started as a dream turns into reality today,' Shah Rukh Khan said in his Instagram post.

"A place built not just for sports but also entertainment and for families and memories that last forever.

"Special thanks to Jaybhai who has been too kind through this journey @JayShah220988, & @ICC and Sanjog Gupta for being so supportive. This is for LA, for cricket fans across the globe, and for the Knight Riders family. Believe in Purple and Gold (sic)."