Shah Rukh Khan reveals KKR’s plans of building a “world-class” stadium in Los Angeles

As per a press release, Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders Group in partnership with MLC and the City of Irvine announced that plans for building a cricket venue have been approved and backed by a multi-million dollar investment. Renowned LA-based HKS architects will reportedly design the stadium. 

Opening up about the exciting project, Shah Rukh Khan said, “Our investment in MLC in America, is based on our belief in the exciting future of cricket in the USA and is well aligned to our strategy of establishing Knight Riders as a global brand in T20 cricket. Plans to build a world class cricket stadium in the greater Los Angeles area is exciting for us and MLC. This will no doubt have a transformational impact on one of the world’s most iconic metropolitan areas.”

The release also adds that the cricket stadium will be complete with an international-grade pitch and will host international cricket competitions. Shah Rukh Khan and KKR are eyeing an International Cricket Council (ICC) accreditation for the venue. KKR have won the IPL championship twice so far. 

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is currently attached to star in his highly anticipated upcoming film Pathaan alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film arrives on January 25, 2023. Recently, it was also announced that the actor will star in Dunki alongside Taapsee Pannu. The film is described as a comedy which will be helmed by director Rajkumar Hirani. 

🚨🇺🇸UPDATE: @MLCricket and the Knight Riders Group are joining hands to build a world class cricket venue in the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area in #USA. More details inside: https://t.co/PenIvm1Udl#BuildAmericanCricket #MLC #Cricket pic.twitter.com/oHAFP0GJ73

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 29, 2022