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| League | Major League Cricket | |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | ||
| Captain | Steve Smith | |
| Coach | Ricky Ponting | |
| Owner | Sanjay Govil[1] | |
| Team information | ||
| City | Washington, D.C., United States (planned) | |
| Colours | Red, White, and Blue | |
| Founded | 2023 | |
| History | ||
| Major League Cricket wins | 1 (2024) | |
| Official website | washingtonfreedom.com | |
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The Washington Freedom are an American professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Washington, D.C. that competes in Major League Cricket (MLC).[2] The team was announced in 2023 as one of six inaugural franchises to play in the league.[3] The Freedom are owned by Indian American entrepreneur Sanjay Govil.[1] The team is coached by Ricky Ponting and is captained by Steve Smith.[4][5]
- ^ a b Kumar, Arun (March 20, 2023). "Sanjay Govil brings professional cricket to Washington". The American Bazaar. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Lyons, Ivy. "Washington Freedom is DC's new Major League Cricket team". WTOP. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Kenny, Katie (March 15, 2023). "Say Hello to DC's New Major League Cricket Team, the Washington Freedom". Washingtonian. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Ponting confirmed as Washington Freedom head coach in Major League Cricket". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ 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.