The LAKR squad additionally has Unmukt Chand, USA's Jaskaran Malhotra and Ali Khan. Malhotra is considered one of 4 males to hit six sixes in an over in worldwide cricket, and the trio - alongside others - was picked up by the franchise at a draft in March.

Russell and Narine proceed their long-standing relationship with Knight Riders. Apart from KKR and now LAKR, in addition they symbolize Trinbago Knight Riders within the CPL and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders within the ILT20.

"We have assembled a strong and talented team for the debut season of MLC, who can compete at the highest level and bring joy to cricket fans around the world," Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore mentioned in a press release. "The Knight Riders group is poised to make a significant contribution to the growth of cricket in the United States and to bring our unique brand of cricket to new audiences around the world."

The MLC 2023 shall be a six-team occasion scheduled from July 13 to 30 on the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.