MI New York unveil Rashid, Boult and Rabada in star-studded MLC squad

Jun 15, 2023 at 11:01 AM
MI New York unveil Rashid, Boult and Rabada in star-studded MLC squad

This would be the second crew below the MI franchise for Rashid and Rabada, having beforehand represented MI Cape Town within the SA20. Pooran and Boult may also lengthen their relationship with the MI group, having beforehand performed for MI Emirates within the ILT20 occasion within the UAE. For David and Brevis, this would be the third MI franchise (other than the IPL and SA20).

Former South Africa worldwide Robin Peterson has been named head coach whereas former Mumbai Indians seamer Lasith Malinga shall be bowling coach. J Arunkumar and James Pamment would be the batting and fielding coaches respectively.

“It is an extraordinary line-up of youth, experience, and power,” Akash Ambani, proprietor of Mumbai Indians, mentioned in an announcement. “Further, we have exciting talent in the form of Tim David and Brevis, while Jason Behrendorff and David Wiese are proven performers. Combined with the exceptional skills of our local US players, we are confident that MI New York will raise the bar of competition in the cricket ecosystem of the US.”

The six-team MLC begins on July 13. On Tuesday, the LA Knight Riders introduced Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Roy and Lockie Ferguson as their marquee abroad gamers for the competitors.