Sanjay Govil-owned franchise plans to open Frederick Cricket Park in 2027, with ambitions to host international matches and serve as a year-round community destination.
Ground was broken on October 16 in Frederick, Maryland, for a new cricket stadium that will serve as the permanent home of Washington Freedom, the Sanjay Govil-owned Major League Cricket franchise that has reached three consecutive championship finals, winning the title in 2024.
The groundbreaking ceremony drew dozens of dignitaries and scores of guests, including U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Maryland’s senior senator; Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller; Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.); Major League Cricket CEO Johnny Grave; Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring; and Washington Freedom star Andries Gous…