Major League Cricket returned once again with more passion and entertainment, The inaugural edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States of America (USA) was a grand success.
The Mumbai Indians-owned franchise in the MLC, the MI New York (MINY) won the inaugural season, by beating the Seattle Orcas in the final.
MI New York finished fourth in the group stages but made their way through the playoffs, and cruised away to grab the elusive trophy. The MINY were decisive throughout the knockout rounds, after barely making it to the playoffs.
The second season of MLC as MLC 2024 will start on the fourth of July 2024.
All six teams have announced the retained squad for the upcoming season.
Teams will now be able to sign up to a maximum of nine international players to their respective rosters and have until the end of February to settle on the retention of their domestic players from MLC season one.
Here are the players retained by their respective teams before the MLC 2024.
Mumbai Indians New York: List of retained players
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies |
| Kieron Pollard | West Indies |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa |
| Tim David | Australia |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand |
Seattle Orcas: List of retained players
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Quinton De Kock | South Africa |
| Heinrich Klassen | South Africa |
| Wayne Parnell | South Africa |
| Imad Wasim | Pakistan |
Texas Super Kings: List of retained players
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Faf Du Plessis | South Africa |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand |
San Francisco Unicorns: List of retained players
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Finn Allen | New Zealand |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan |
Washington Freedom: List of retained players
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Akeal Hossein | West Indies |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa |
LA Knight Riders: List of retained players
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | West Indies |
| Andre Russell | West Indies |
| Adam Zampa | Australia |
| Spencer Johnson | Australia |
| Jason Roy | England |
In conclusion, the MLC 2024 all-team squad features some of the biggest names in cricket from around the world. With the inclusion of exciting young talent, the league promises to deliver an exceptional level of cricketing entertainment. The stage is set for a thrilling inaugural season of MLC, and cricket fans around the world cannot wait to see their favorite players in action.
