Franchise MI New York’s star all-rounders Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai are prone to miss the upcoming version of the Main League Cricket (MLC 2025), beginning on June 12 in the USA.
Afghanistan’s ace Khan has opted out of MLC 2025 to take a private break from cricket. The leg-spinner was MI New York’s simplest bowler throughout the 2023 season, bagging 10 wickets at an financial system fee of 6.15. Regardless of his heroics, the group struggled collectively, ending fourth with solely two wins in seven matches.
In the meantime, Rashid Khan’s latest kind in IPL 2025 with Gujarat Titans has been underwhelming, as he managed simply 9 wickets at an financial system of 9.34 and a median of 57.11, making it his worst IPL season. Notably, he conceded 33 sixes, probably the most by any bowler in a single IPL season.
Alternatively, Omarzai, who was anticipated to characterize MI New York, can also be set to overlook the event. Like Rashid, Omarzai was final seen in motion throughout IPL 2025, the place he represented the runners-up Punjab Kings. The rationale behind his absence can also be believed to be a self-imposed break from the sport.
US authorities’s journey ban impacts Afghanistan
Moreover, the latest US authorities journey ban has affected residents from 12 nations, together with Afghanistan. Whereas the regulation consists of exceptions for athletes collaborating in main worldwide occasions, its implementation has led to confusion over visa clearances for a number of Afghan cricketers.
Nonetheless, different Afghan gamers like Naveen-ul-Haq (MI New York), Noor Ahmad (Texas Tremendous Kings), and Waqar Salamkheil (Seattle Orcas) have efficiently joined their respective franchises. Gulbadin Naib and Fazalhaq Farooqi, each related to Seattle Orcas, are nonetheless awaiting visa approvals.
In the meantime, West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has been appointed MI New York’s captain for MLC 2025, taking up the duties from Kieron Pollard. Pooran not too long ago introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket, putting his priorities solely on franchise-based competitions.
Pooran’s influence on MI New York has been spectacular. Within the inaugural MLC season, he led the group to the title with a stable unbeaten 137 off 55 balls within the ultimate towards Seattle Orcas. He was additionally the main run-scorer of the event, scoring 388 runs.
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