MLC 2025 Draft: Franchises Release Australian, South African Stars
The excitement is building up ahead of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) draft, with several franchises announcing their retained and released players. The Knight Riders, one of the most successful teams in the MLC, have retained their trusted old guard of Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. However, some big-name players have been released by their respective franchises, leaving fans and teams alike wondering what the future holds for these cricketing superstars.
The Knight Riders, who won the MLC championship in 2022, have decided to stick with what they know best. Sunil Narine, the team’s ace spin-bowler, and Andre Russell, their destructive all-rounder, are set to don the Knight Riders’ jersey once again. Both players have been instrumental in the team’s success, and their experience and skill will be invaluable to the franchise as they look to defend their title.
On the other hand, some big-name players have been released by their franchises ahead of the draft. The most notable of these is Dwayne Bravo, the West Indian all-rounder who has played for the Hawksbill Hurricanes in the MLC. Bravo has been a consistent performer in the league, and his release has left fans wondering where he will end up. Pat Cummins, the Australian fast bowler, has also been released by the Hurricanes, and it remains to be seen whether he will be picked up by another franchise.
Travis Head, the Australian batsman, has been released by the Seattle Surge, while David Miller, the South African batsman, has been let go by the New York Nighthawks. Kagiso Rabada, the South African fast bowler, has also been released by the Nighthawks, and it will be interesting to see whether he will be picked up by another franchise.
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladeshi all-rounder, has been released by the Boston Blossoms, and his future in the MLC is uncertain. Al Hasan has been a key player for the Blossoms, and his release has left a hole in the team’s batting and bowling lineup.
The release of these big-name players has left several teams scrambling to fill the gaps in their lineups. The draft promises to be an exciting one, with several teams looking to bolster their squads with some of the world’s best cricketers.
The MLC draft is set to take place in the coming weeks, and teams will be looking to pick up the best players available. With the release of these big-name players, the draft promises to be an exciting one, with several teams looking to make a statement in the coming season.
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