Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday unveiled a new International cricket stadium, the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, LA, developed by his company Knight Riders Group in collaboration with Major League Cricket. The stadium is located in the Pomona city of US’s California state.
Shah Rukh showed the stadium in an Instagram video and said, “What started as a dream has become a reality today. Bringing cricket, the second most-watched sport in the world, to Los Angeles is a landmark moment for all of us. Through this long-term partnership between Fairplex and Knight Riders, we are creating much more than a cricket venue. We are building a space that celebrates community, togetherness, energy and entertainment.”
“It is a place built not just for sport, but also for entertainment, for families, and for memories that will last forever. We hope this becomes a home for cricket in Los Angeles and inspires generations of fans and players alike. This is for Los Angeles, for cricket fans across the globe, and for the Knight Riders family. Believe in Purple and Gold,” he added.
The venue features eight wickets on the main square, ICC-standard playing dimensions and six floodlight towers standing 120 feet tall, while more than 32,000 metric tonnes of earth were moved during construction to create the playing arena.
Adding to the significance of the occasion, Ron Artest, popularly known as Metta World Peace will throw the ceremonial first ball at the inaugural MLC match at the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, LA.
The Knight Riders Cricket Ground, LA will host Major League Cricket matches from July 1 to July 5, bringing top-level T20 cricket to Los Angeles and providing another significant boost to cricket's rapidly growing footprint in the United States.
On the film front, Shah Rukh will next be seen in Siddharth Anand’s actioner King alongside his daughter Suhana Khan.
