Seattle Orcas’ domestic bowler Ayan Desai removed New Zealand International Devon Conway in the 21st Match of MLC Season 2 on July 23rd.
Ayan Desai made an instant impact on his T20 debut, striking with his very first ball! He delivered a short-pitched delivery that hit off stump and trapped Devon Conway plumb in front. The umpire wasted no time in giving it out, handing SEO a dream start!
Washington Freedom’s domestic player Mukhtar Ahmed takes full advantage of a slower ball in the slot on off stump from Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, getting his front foot out of the way and whacking it over deep midwicket for a massive 95-meter six in the Final of MLC on 28th July. @wshfreedom
Mukhtar Ahmed @mukhtar_real24 showed incredible power and timing, clearing his front leg to free his arms and dispatch Rauf’s slower delivery deep into the stands for a towering maximum.
San Francisco Unicorns’ domestic player Hassan Khan takes full advantage of a flighted delivery on off stump from New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, charging down the track and launching it miles over the sightscreen for a six in the Qualifier match of MLC on 25th July. @sfounicorns
Hassan Khan @hassan.khan16 read the flight perfectly, advanced with confidence, and connected sweetly to send the ball soaring high and long over the sightscreen.
Los Angeles Knight Riders’ domestic bowler Ali Khan removed West Indies International Nicholas Pooran in the 19th Match of MLC Season 2 on July 21st. @lakriders
Ali Khan @iamalikhan23 delivered a crucial breakthrough for LAKR in MLC 2024, trapping Nicholas Pooran plumb in front with a full delivery on middle stump. The umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger, giving LAKR a vital wicket!
In a powerful message aimed at boosting the growth of cricket in the United States, BCCI President Roger Binny @rogerbinny1 shares key advice for building on the momentum of the ICC T20 World Cup. Speaking about the opportunity the World Cup brought to American shores, Binny emphasizes the importance of leveraging that moment to generate lasting interest among players and fans.
He encourages USA Cricket @usacricket to build on this global platform and highlights the role India can play in supporting this growth. From providing coaches and administrators to facilitating development programs, Binny assures that the BCCI is ready to contribute.
He also urges the USA to collaborate with major cricketing nations like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh through bilateral or triangular series to further ignite enthusiasm and establish a strong cricketing presence in the region.
Don’t miss this insightful perspective on the future of cricket in America from one of the sport’s most respected voices.
Texas Super Kings’ domestic player Calvin Savage @calvinsavage1 takes full advantage of a length delivery on leg from New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell, clearing his front leg and whipping it away over square leg for a six in Match 21 of MLC on 23rd July. @texassuperkings
Savage timed the shot to perfection, using quick footwork and powerful wrists to send the ball soaring into the stands over square leg.
Los Angeles Knight Riders’ domestic batter Unmukt Chand dances down the track and hammers a delivery from New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell over the deep midwicket boundary for a six in Match 15 of MLC on 17th July. @lakriders
Unmukt Chand @unmuktchand_official showed great intent, stepping out with confidence and timing the shot perfectly to send the ball soaring into the stands.
San Francisco Unicorns’ domestic player Corey Anderson takes full advantage of an off-pace delivery in the slot outside off from South Africa’s Marco Jansen, whacking it powerfully over cow corner for a six in the Qualifier match of MLC on 25th July. @sfounicorns
Anderson @c_j_anderson read the slower delivery with ease, cleared his front leg, and unleashed a powerful swing to send the ball deep into the stands over cow corner.
San Francisco Unicorns’ domestic player Hassan Khan takes full advantage of a half-tracker outside off from Australia’s Glenn Maxwell, using the depth of the crease and thumping it over long-on for a six in the Qualifier match of MLC on 25th July. @sfounicorns
Hassan Khan @hassan.khan16 stayed back deep in his crease, waited for the short delivery, and powered it with a clean strike over the long-on boundary, showcasing excellent timing and control.
TSK domestic spin bowler Mohammad Mohsin removed Australian International Tim David in the 12th Match of MLC Season 2 on July 14th.
Mohammad Mohsin produced a magical moment for Texas Super Kings in MLC 2024, clean bowling Tim David with a brilliant delivery that went through his defenses. A crucial breakthrough that put MI New York under pressure!