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The Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023, which aims to provide a significant platform for both emerging American players and international stars. The inaugural season of the MLC is set to showcase some prominent names from the world of cricket, adding a touch of glamour to the league.
The MLC features six teams, namely the Texas Super Kings, Los Angeles Knight Riders, Seattle Orcas, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom. Notably, four out of the six teams are owned by franchises from the highly renowned Indian Premier League (IPL),
In addition to the IPL connections, the MLC teams boast a diverse mix of talent, with many subcontinent players adding their expertise to various squads.
Here is a list of Indian and Pakistani players who will be seen in action in MLC 2023:
Indian players
Ambati Rayudu (Texas Super Kings): Veteran Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu played for Team India in 61 international games. He is a core member of Chennai Super Kings in IPL. Rayudu will now represent Texas Super Kings in MLC 2023.
Harmeet Singh (Seattle Orcas): The former India Under-19 World Cup champion from 2012, Harmeet, last played first-class cricket in India for Tripura in 2020. Then he migrated to the USA, and was the first overall selection by Seattle Orcas.
Sujith Gowda (Washington Freedom): The Karanatka cricketer played for Hubli Tigers in Maharaja T20 Trophy 2022. He has been acquired by Washington Freedom.
Saurabh Netravalkar (Washington Freedom): Saurabh represented India in 2010 U-19 World Cup and played for Mumbai cricket team in Ranji trophy. He will play for Washington Freedom in MLC 2023.
Akhilesh Bodugum (Washington Freedom): The former Hyderabad first class Cricketer, Akhilesh will represent Washington Freedom in MLC 2023.
Sarabjit Ladda (MI New York): Sarabjit, who played for Punjab in domestic circuit, represented Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in IPL. He will play for MI New York.
Monank Patel (MI New York): The current USA captain Monank, appeared for Gujarat Under-16 and 19. He will play for MI New York in MLC 2023.
Tajinder Singh (San Francisco Unicorns): Tajinder, the former Indian all-rounder who played for Rajasthan in domestic and represented Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the IPL., will play for San Francisco.
Chaitanya Bishnoi (San Francisco Unicorns): Bishnoi was a member of the Chennai Super Kings squad from 2018 to 2019. He will play for San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2023.
Smit Patel (San Francisco Unicorns): Smit was a member of the India U-19 that lifted ICC U-19 World Cup 2012. He will play for San Francisco Unicorns.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi (San Francisco Unicorns): Sanjay Krishnamurthi, who represented Karnataka Under-16s, will play for San Francisco Unicorns.
Unmukt Chand (Los Angeles Knight Riders): Unmukt Chand led India U-19 to championship in 2012. He then played for Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians before moving to US. Chand will play for Los Angeles Knight Riders in MLC 2023.
Jaskaran Malhotra (Los Angeles Knight Riders): Jaskaran Malhotra played for Himanchal Pradesh in the domestic circuit. He then moved to US and will be seen representing Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Pakistani players
Nauman Anwar (Seattle Orcas): The 27-year-old batting all-rounder Nauman will play for Seattle Orcas in the MLC 2023. The Sialkot-born player has represented Pakistan in a solitary match in 2015.
Mukhtar Ahmed (Washington Freedom): Mukhtar is another batting all-rounder who has represented Pakistan in T20I cricket. Ahmed played 6 T20I matches for the Men in Green. He will play for Washington Freedom in MLC 2023.
Saad Ali (Washington Freedom): Coming through the U-19 ranks, Saad’s international career spanned just 2 matches (Test). He will represent Washington Freedom.
Hammad Azam (MI New York): Hammad will play for MI New York team in MLC 2023. The 32-year-old made appeared for Pakistan in 11 ODIs.
Ehsan Adil (MI New York): Ehsan Adil played 3 Tests and 6 ODIs for Pakistan. In MLC 2023, he will represent MI New York.
Sami Aslam (Texas Super Kings): Sami Aslam will represent Texas Super Kings. He played 13 Tests and 4 ODIs for Pakistan.
Saif Badar (Los Angeles Knight Riders): Saif was roped in by Los Angeles Knight Riders for the MLC 2023. The 24-year-old has represented Pakistan at the under-19 level and has appeared in PSL as well
Shayan Jahangir (MI New York): Shayan played for Pakistan in Under-19. The Karachi-born cricketer will now be playing for MI New York.
