Sujith Gowda @sujithgowda23 of the East Blazers @eb.blazers, who led the MiLC @milcusa in runs in 2024, shares the secrets to his success this season: a mix of hard training and a winning mindset.
Learn how clarity and confidence helped him take on the best bowlers and stay consistent throughout the tournament. 💥 🔥
Wasim Akram @wasimakramliveofficial is bullish on cricket in America! 🏏
He shared his thoughts with us during the National Cricket League @national_cricket_league_usa tournament in Dallas.
While baseball may have its moments, Wasim says cricket’s fast-paced action and edge-of-your-seat excitement are unbeatable. So it’s a game Americans are bound to love once they check it out!
The leadership sets the tone and creates the culture of a team. In the case of the 2024 MLC @mlcricketusa champions the Washington Freedom @wshfreedom, that leadership started with Ricky Ponting @rickyponting.
As Andries Gous @gousie08 explains, Ponting took the time to get to know all the players — not just the superstar international players (many of whom he already knew really well), but also the domestic players. That made all the difference and the Freedom not only ended up at the top of the table after the first round, but won the tournament overall.
Shadley van Schalkwyk @shadleyvs, USA Cricket @usacricket, LA Knight Riders @lakriders, and Seattle Thunderbolts @seattlethunderbolts star all-rounder, was a very weak cricket player as a kid.
WHAT???
While we hear lots of stories about famous cricketers being prodigies as children, Capetown-born Shadley’s tale is different.
It’s one of passion for the sport, and grinding and persevering until he shaped himself into a champion and global star — something for all young cricketers here and the world over to aspire to.
Nisarg Patel @nisarg7090 shone in the NCL 2024 Tournament @national_cricket_league_usa, taking 2 wickets in his very first over against the Atlanta Fire @atlantakingscc! 🎉🏏
He credits his success to his familiarity with the wicket and highlights the team’s focus on two key points for qualification. Their belief and hard work paved the way to the playoffs! 💪🔥