Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai have opted out of the upcoming version of Main League Cricket 2025. Alternatively, Gulbadin Naib and Fazalhaq Farooqi nonetheless wait for his or her visas to participate within the competitors.
MI New York suffered two huge blows as Afghanistan duo Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai opted out of the upcoming Main League Cricket (MLC), beginning June 13. In line with a report on ESPNcricinfo, the star leg-spinner has opted out of the match to take a break from the game. Omarzai, who lately featured for Punjab Kings within the IPL 2025, has famous the identical purpose.
Notably, Rashid was New York’s finest bowler final season, having picked up 10 wickets at an financial system price of 6.15. Nevertheless, his kind this time round has been regarding, choosing up solely 9 wickets within the lately concluded IPL 2025. This was his first 12 months since his debut in 2017 when Rashid had picked up lower than 10 wickets in an IPL season.
Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Waqar Salamkheil be a part of respective groups
After the US authorities issued a journey ban on Afghans, there have been doubts over the participation of Afghanistan cricketers within the MLC. Nevertheless, the likes of Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad and Waqar Salamkheil have been given their visas and joined MI New York, Texas Tremendous Kings and Seattle Orcas, respectively.
Alternatively, Gulbadin Naib and Fazalhaq Farooqi haven’t obtained their visas but. Each these gamers are slated to play for Seattle Orcas and are at present ready for the US authorities to clear their visas. Their participation is below the scanner, and there’s no replace on their availability.
MI New York announce Nicholas Pooran as captain
MI New York have introduced Nicholas Pooran as their new captain for the 2025 season. The previous West Indies worldwide changed Kieron Pollard on the helm of issues. He lately introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket at simply 29 years of age, which created great buzz. Other than main West Indies previously, Pooran has additionally led MI Emirates within the ILT20.