Sunil Narine will lead LA Knight Riders (LAKR) within the inaugural season of the MLC beginning July 13 within the USA. Narine and his Kolkata Knight Riders team-mate Andre Russell are among the big names on the Knight Riders franchise that additionally named Phil Simmons as their head coach within the MLC. LAKR will kick-start MLC towards Texas Super Kings on the Grand Prairie Stadium.

"I've always spoken about wanting to represent the Knight Riders wherever they play," Narine mentioned in a Knight Riders launch. "We've long talked about coming to the United States and I'm glad it's finally happening. As captain of this side, I am looking forward to the challenge. There are a lot of experienced guys in this team who I can bounce information off, so it will be an exciting time for us. We hope for all Knight Riders fans in America to come out and support us, and all those around the world to keep cheering for us."

The LAKR squad additionally options Lockie Ferguson, Jason Roy, Rilee Rossouw, Martin Guptill and Adam Zampa among the many different worldwide names.

Simmons brings with him intensive teaching expertise from each worldwide cricket and T20 leagues all over the world. He served as the pinnacle coach of the West Indies groups twice (2015-16 and 2019-2022) and was additionally with the Zimbabwe (2004-05), Ireland (2007-2015) and Afghanistan (2017-19) groups.