As the #1 Basmati Rice Brand in the U.S., Royal connected with thousands of cricket fans through activations with Major League Cricket, the San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York
CYPRESS, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal®, recognized as the #1 brand of Basmati in the USA, concluded another successful Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) season, connecting cricket fans nationwide with the sport, culture and flavors they love. As Premium Partner of the San Francisco Unicorns and Associate Partner of MI New York, Royal engaged thousands of fans from the first pitch through the MLC Championship Final on Saturday, July 18 in Oakland, California, where the Los Angeles Knight Riders claimed this year's title.Â
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