Cricket is set to make history in Oakland on June 12—and two of the game’s biggest names are leading the charge.
The San Francisco Unicorns, in partnership with the Cricket Impact Group and AMHC, are hosting the Cricket Impact Lunch, a landmark business event celebrating the first-ever professional cricket match at the Oakland Coliseum. The intimate lunch will feature cricket icons Shane Watson and Anil Kumble in a live panel discussion moderated by Zee Zaidi, founder of cricexec.
Presented by Qualys and held at the scenic Terrace Room, the event kicks off at 12:00pm PT and sets the stage for the Unicorns’ home opener—and the official launch of Major League Cricket Season 3—later that evening.
📍 The Terrace Room, Oakland, CA
🗓️ June 12, 2025 | 12:00pm PT
🎟️ Reserve your seat now
A day of cricket, conversation, and community
The Cricket Impact Lunch isn’t just a celebration—it’s a statement.
Aimed at investors, sponsors, and changemakers in the cricket and sports business world, the event brings together top voices to discuss the growth of the game in the United States, the rise of professional leagues like MLC, and the expanding commercial ecosystem around cricket in North America.
Anil Kumble, one of India’s most respected cricketing minds, and Shane Watson, the head coach of the SF Unicorns and a former Australia all-rounder, will headline the conversation.
“This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of progress,” said Adam Hall, Founder & Global CEO of AMHC and the Cricket Impact Group.
“The SF Unicorns Cricket Impact Lunch presented by Qualys is a powerful moment to connect, to spark new ideas, and to strengthen the future of cricket in the United States.”
Business meets cricket at the Bay
The event comes just hours before the Unicorns take the field in their first-ever game at the Oakland Coliseum, marking a new era for cricket in the Bay Area.
David White, CEO of the San Francisco Unicorns, sees the lunch as a key moment to bring partners and community together around a shared vision.
“What I love most about the Unicorns is our genuine passion for growing the game here in the Bay Area and making a positive impact in the community,” said White.
“The Cricket Impact Lunch will be a unique and memorable experience—dynamic discussion, valuable networking, and an exciting Unicorns match to cap it all off.”
Event highlights
✅ Keynote panel featuring Anil Kumble and Shane Watson
✅ Moderated by cricexec’s Zee Zaidi, followed by Q&A
✅ Gourmet networking lunch with industry leaders
✅ MLC Season 3 opener at the Oakland Coliseum
This marks a first-of-its-kind moment: a professional cricket match at one of the most iconic venues in American sports, paired with a high-impact industry event drawing thought leaders, fans, and executives from across the U.S. cricket ecosystem.
“The cricket ecosystem is evolving fast, and moments like this help shape where it’s headed,” said Zee Zaidi, founder of cricexec, who will moderate the conversation between Kumble and Watson. “To have two legends sharing insights just hours before the Unicorns’ home opener in the Silicon Valley area makes this more than a panel—it’s a signal of cricket’s growing influence and connection to the leadership of the corporate world. At cricexec, we’re committed to elevating the business of the game, and I’m excited to help facilitate a dialogue that brings key voices together at such a pivotal time.”
Be part of cricket history
Whether you’re a long-time fan, a new investor, a brand exploring the cricket market, or just curious about the sport’s growing U.S. footprint—this is your moment to engage.
Join the movement. Join the moment.
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