Full list of Los Angeles Knight Riders players for MLC 2024 ft. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell
The second season of the Major League Cricket 2024 is scheduled from July 5 to 23, 2024. A total of 25 matches are set to be held at two venues, including Grand Prairie Stadium and Church Street Park. The T20 competition will feature six teams including Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, and Washington Freedom.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders are gearing up for an exciting season with a strong squad led by the experienced West Indian all-rounder Sunil Narine, who continues his captaincy for another year. The team is under the expert guidance of head coach Phil Simmons, known for his strategic acumen and successful coaching stints.
The Knight Riders have retained a bunch of formidable players, ensuring a blend of experience and talent.
The Australian duo of Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson bring a mix of spin and pace to the bowling attack. Jason Roy, the dynamic England opener, is known for his explosive starts and will be crucial at the top of the order. The deadly West Indian all-rounders, Narine and Andre Russell, are key assets for both batting and bowling units, adding depth and firepower to the team.
Knight Riders also retained some of the promising domestic players like Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, and Shadley van Schalkwyk, ensuring a strong local presence.
Los Angeles Knight Riders bolstered their squad with some strategic draft picks. In the first round, they selected wicketkeeper-batter Adithya Ganesh, followed by all-rounder Corné Dry in the eighth round and left-arm orthodox Derone Davis in the 10th.
The Rookie (U23) round saw the addition of Matthew Tromp, representing an investment in young local talent. Chaitanya Bishnoi was picked during the supplementary draft as another promising addition to the team.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders have significantly strengthened their squad with top international signings. Shakib Al Hasan brings balance and versatility, while Joshua Little adds sheer pace and accuracy to the bowling attack. David Miller's experience and explosive batting, along with Waqar Salamkheil's spin prowess, complete the impressive overseas lineup.
With a well-rounded squad featuring a mix of experienced international stars and promising domestic talents, the Los Angeles Knight Riders are poised for a competitive season
Los Angeles Knight Riders squad for Major League Cricket 2024
Here is the Los Angeles Knight Riders' complete list of players for the upcoming edition of the Major League Cricket 2024:
Sunil Narine (c), Saif Badar, Unmukt Chand, Derone Davis, Corné Dry, Adithya Ganesh, Spencer Johnson, Ali Khan, Nitish Kumar, Jason Roy, Andre Russell, Matthew Tromp, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Adam Zampa, Shakib Al Hasan, Africa David Miller, Joshua Little, Waqar Salamkheil, Alex Carey, Chaitanya Bishnoi