MI New York (MINY) is gearing up for the new Major League Cricket (MLC) season with some new high-profile additions to their lineup. South Africa’s wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock and Afghanistan’s all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai headline the new recruits for the franchise.
De Kock has seen glory in T20 cricket for a long time and also hung up his boots from international cricket last year to focus on league cricket. Now he is reunited with the MI franchise, as earlier he played for Mumbai Indians in IPL and won the cup twice in 2019 and 2020. MINY will look to leverage de Kock’s experience to improve on their last-place finish in the previous MLC season.
New recruits & returning stars
Joining de Kock is fellow South African George Linde, who earned his spot following success with MI Cape Town in the SA20 league. Linde will team up with his MI Cape Town teammate Azmatullah Omarzai, whose international profile has been rising, especially after being named ODI player of the year. Afghan bowler Naveen-ul-Haq will also join MINY, switching from the Texas Super Kings, enhancing the team’s Afghan representation.
Domestic and International talent revamp
The core of MINY remains strong with retained players Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult, and Rashid Khan, providing a solid foundation for the team’s strategy. However, MINY has parted ways with Tim David, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, and Dewald Brevis following a disappointing season last year.
In addition to international changes, MINY has refreshed their domestic lineup by signing Indian domestic talents like Agni Chopra, Tejinder Dhillon, Sharad Lumba, and Kunwarjeet Singh to bolster their batting strength.
When is MLC’s new season starting?
The MLC season is set to begin on June 12, with the opening matches taking place in California at the Coliseum Stadium. This event marks MLC’s first expansion to the West Coast, promising to bring exciting cricket action to new fans. With their revamped roster, MINY aims to make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
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