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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
San Francisco Unicorns sign rising Aussie spinner Callum Stow for MLC 2025
San Francisco Unicorns add Australian bowler Callum Stow The San Francisco Unicorns have finalised their squad for the upcoming 2025 Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) season with the signing of promising Australian wrist spinner Callum Stow. At just 22, Stow is emerging as one of Australia's most exciting spin prospects. He recently made his Big Bash League (BBL) debut for the Melbourne Renegades, stepping in for the iconic Nathan Lyon while he was on international duty. Operation Sindoor How India shut down Pakistan's second desperate bid to escalate tensions Pak used civilian planes as shield to launch failed drone attack: India S-400, Spyder, Akash: What is in India's air defence arsenal? In two BBL appearances, Stow impressed by picking up three wickets at an economy rate of 7.75. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The left-arm wrist spinner also made headlines during the 2024 Global Super League (GSL) in Guyana, where he bagged nine wickets in five matches for Cricket Victoria . There, he shared the field with several current Unicorns players, including Corey Anderson, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, and Karima Gore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo IPL 2025 suspended: What happens next? Reflecting on his journey, Stow said, 'The last few months have been a whirlwind, making the jump from Geelong to the Renegades, and now to Major League Cricket with the Unicorns. I can't wait to get started in the USA. Playing with the likes of Corey [Anderson] and other Unicorns players in the GSL has given me an idea of the high standards and quality culture we're looking to build in San Francisco. And with Shane's coaching, this is a huge opportunity for me to show what I'm about and to continue my development as a T20 bowler.' Unicorns head coach Shane Watson praised the signing, adding: 'We've been keeping an eye on Callum's development for a while now. Having broken into the BBL earlier this year, it's clear he's ready for the next step in T20 cricket. His skillset and confidence will be a big asset, and the surprise factor of an unfamiliar spinner can be a real game-changer across the different pitches we'll play on this season.' Quiz: Who's that IPL player? The San Francisco Unicorns begin their MLC 2025 campaign on June 12 at the Oakland Coliseum against the Washington Freedom, followed by home clashes with the LA Knight Riders and MI New York. They'll then travel to Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas for four matches, before concluding the league stage with three games at Broward County Stadium in Florida – including a highly anticipated West Coast derby rematch with the Knight Riders. The playoffs will return to Grand Prairie. About the San Francisco Unicorns Formed in 2023 as one of six founding franchises of Major League Cricket, the San Francisco Unicorns have quickly become a flagship team in American cricket. Their home base is the historic Oakland Coliseum, and the team features international stars such as Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Finn Allen, and Liam Plunkett. The Unicorns' high-performance partner is Cricket Victoria, the governing body for the sport in the Australian state of Victoria. The franchise is backed by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan, founders of and former creators of Junglee, acquired by Amazon in 1998 for $250 million.
San Francisco Chronicle
25-04-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cricket moves U.S. headquarters from San Francisco to Texas
Major League Cricket is relocating its headquarters from San Francisco to Grand Prairie, cementing the Texas city's status as the epicenter of U.S. cricket and underscoring its push to expand the global sport's reach in the American market. The move, announced Thursday, comes as the league prepares for its third season, set to begin June 12 in Oakland before shifting to Grand Prairie for 12 regular-season matches, playoffs, and the championship final on July 13. Grand Prairie's stadium, a converted minor league baseball field, has quickly become a hub for fans from diverse backgrounds and a focal point for advertisers and broadcasters across the globe, according to local news station WFAA. 'We're delighted to continue making Grand Prairie the home of Cognizant Major League Cricket,' said Johnny Grave, chief executive of Major League Cricket, in a statement. 'We are excited to bring the playoffs back to Grand Prairie and look forward to another sold-out championship final.' The timing of the move aligns with the rising profile of cricket in the U.S., particularly with the sport's return to the Olympics in 2028. Last year's Men's T20 World Cup generated more than $100 million in economic impact for Texas, according to league officials. Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen, a baseball enthusiast, now counts himself among the sport's converts. 'It was a party. I will never forget that night,' he said during the Thursday news conference announcing the move. In 2024, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium hosted four matches of the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup, including the U.S. team's dramatic Super Over victory over Pakistan. The game featured standout performances from MLC players Saurabh Netravalkar, Monank Patel and Aaron Jones. A Nielsen Sports study estimated the tournament brought $100.4 million in economic impact to Texas, with 31% of international visitors traveling to the state for the first time. Nationwide, the World Cup generated $618.4 million in total economic impact.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Media Alert: Qualys Becomes The Major Partner of the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2025 Major League Cricket Season
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, proudly announces it is the Major Partner and the official Cybersecurity Partner of the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2025 Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) season. Headquartered in the Bay Area and known for its innovative approach to security, Qualys is thrilled to partner with the Unicorns, a team that embodies excellence and resilience both on and off the pitch. The Sparkle Army, the Unicorns' dedicated fan club, will see a new addition to their team's arsenal this season: the Qualys logo, a shield symbolizing protection and defense. This partnership reflects Qualys' commitment to safeguarding not only the digital world but also supporting the local community and sporting events like cricket, which continues to grow in popularity across the U.S. "Qualys is proud to sponsor the San Francisco Unicorns, and we're honored to have the opportunity to support a team that mirrors our values of innovation and determination," said Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys. "This partnership reflects our dedication to building strong community connections and celebrating excellence across all fields." The San Francisco Unicorns launched as one of the founding members of the Major League Cricket in 2023, bringing some of the world's finest talents to the U.S. This season, fans can look forward to dynamic performances by global cricket stars and exciting games that celebrate the best of T20 cricket. To date, several players have already been announced in the team's line up, including internationally known talents, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Matt Short. As The Major Partner, the Qualys logo will have prime position on the front of the Unicorns' matchday and training jersey, plus signage and merchandise. Qualys will receive branding opportunities across training and staff kit, plus matchday broadcast and media assets. David White, San Francisco Unicorns' CEO, added: "This season marks a significant milestone for the Unicorns as we come to play in the Bay Area for the first time, and we're thrilled to deliver world-class cricket via an elite partnership with local cybersecurity pioneer, Qualys. "Qualys stands out as an organization for its commitment to excellence; a quality we strive for in all aspects of our own setup. Having their logo prominently displayed on our playing jerseys will be a reminder of our own high standards and values, while also resonating with our fans proudly sporting the matchday kit in the stands." Matches and Tickets The San Francisco Unicorns will play the first three games of the 2025 MLC season at the Oakland Coliseum, with the tournament's first match against Washington Freedom, on Thursday, June 12. Tickets for all matches can be purchased through the Official Major League Cricket site. Additional Resources Watch the Qualys Unicorns Partnership Video Visit the home of the San Francisco Unicorns, Follow Qualys on LinkedIn, Instagram and X About the San Francisco Unicorns The San Francisco Unicorns are a professional T20 cricket team that made their debut in Major League Cricket's inaugural 2023 season. Representing the Bay Area, the team comprises top international talent and is backed by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Their mission is to popularize cricket in the U.S. while delivering thrilling performances on the field. Learn more at About QualysQualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a leading provider of disruptive cloud-based security, compliance and IT solutions with more than 10,000 subscription customers worldwide, including a majority of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and automate their security and compliance solutions onto a single platform for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings. The Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform leverages a single agent to continuously deliver critical security intelligence while enabling enterprises to automate the full spectrum of vulnerability detection, compliance, and protection for IT systems, workloads and web applications across on premises, endpoints, servers, public and private clouds, containers, and mobile devices. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies, Qualys has strategic partnerships and seamlessly integrates its vulnerability management capabilities into security offerings from cloud service providers, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, the Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, along with a number of leading managed service providers and global consulting organizations. For more information, please visit Qualys, Qualys VMDR®, Qualys TruRisk and the Qualys logo are proprietary trademarks of Qualys, Inc. All other products or names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Media Contact: Rachel Yap Winship Qualys Media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Qualys, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
