Reliance Industries unveils names of new teams in UAE’s ILT20 and CSA T20 league – Firstcricket News, Firstpost

Reliance Industries Limited, the owners of Mumbai Indians, on Wednesday unveiled the names of the two franchises that recently joined the MI family.

‘MI Emirates’ in UAE’s International League T20 and ‘MI Cape Town’ in Cricket South Africa T20 League are the team names that will adorn the iconic blue and gold of the team.

“‘MI Emirates’ and ‘MI Cape Town’ – these names were chosen as they call out the specific regions from where the teams will be based. The teams, ‘MI Emirates’ or phonetically “MY Emirates” and ‘MY Cape Town’ respectively, are dedicated to fans across both the Emirates and Cape Town. The new entities take the iconic Mumbai Indians identity and weaves in the local influence,” a statement read.

Mumbai Indians also added that it will bring to the leagues the ethos and the values that have helped elevate MI to be one of the most loved teams in franchise cricket.

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome ‘MI Emirates’ & ‘MI Cape Town’, the newest additions to our #Onefamily. For us, MI goes beyond cricket. It embodies the ability to dream, be fearless and foster a positive attitude in life. I am sure that both MI Emirates and MI Cape Town will embrace the same ethos and take MI’s global cricket legacy to even greater heights!” Nita M. Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries, said in a statement.

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