Major League Cricket Welcomes New Players for Exciting Season
The Major League Cricket (MLC) Domestic Supplementary Draft, held on June 18, has concluded with exciting new additions to the teams. Team USA’s vice-captain Aaron Jones, along with Chaitanya Bishnoi and Sunny Patel, have been selected to play in the upcoming second MLC season, which begins on July 5.
New Players and Their Teams
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| LA Knight Riders | Chaitanya Bishnoi |
| Seattle Orcas | Aaron Jones |
| MI New York | Sunny Patel |
Chaitanya Bishnoi, a top-order batsman and spin bowler, previously played for the Chennai Super Kings and was part of the San Francisco Unicorns squad. Aaron Jones, a key player for Team USA, returns to the Seattle Orcas. Sunny Patel, a right-handed middle-order batsman and leg spin bowler, joins MI New York after a successful season with the New Jersey Somerset Cavaliers.
Exciting Season Ahead
The second season of MLC kicks off on July 5 with reigning champions MI New York facing Seattle Orcas, followed by Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders. Fans can look forward to thrilling matches, entertainment, fireworks, player signings, and more. General admission tickets start at $30 per person.
MLC Tournament Director Justin Geale expressed his excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Chaitanya, Aaron, and Sunny to the 2024 MLC season, adding three more talented domestic players to our league.”
