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Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) begin their Major League Cricket 2026 season with Jason Holder as captain and Dwayne Bravo as head coach, while Shane Watson joins as mentor. The team will debut at its new Pomona home ground, marking a key step in expanding cricket in the USA and strengthening development, talent pathways, and fan engagement.

National: The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) are set to begin their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 campaign with renewed energy as a new season of exciting cricket returns to USA.

Led by captain Jason Holder, LAKR enter the new season under the guidance of Head Coach Dwayne Bravo, while former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson joins the franchise as Mentor, adding further experience and strategic insight to the Knight Riders setup.

The season marks a significant moment for cricket in Los Angeles, with the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona set to play host to Major League Cricket action for the first time. As the sport continues its rapid growth across the United States, the venue represents another important step in establishing USA as a key destination for world-class cricket and creating a vibrant home for the Knight Riders faithful.

The introduction of the Knight Riders Cricket Ground marks another milestone in the franchise's mission to contribute to the development of cricket in the USA. As the sport continues its rapid rise, LAKR remains committed to investing in infrastructure, nurturing talent pathways and creating meaningful opportunities for communities to engage with the game.