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Aaron Finch to captain San Francisco in Major League Cricket, Seattle sign Quinton de Kock | Cricket News – Times of India
Finch and De Kock have been amongst six abroad signings introduced throughout Main League Cricket‘s (MLC) ‘Home Participant Draft’ on Sunday, wherein every of the six groups picked 9 U.S.-based gamers.
“So excited to be part of @MLCricket @SFOUnicorns,” tweeted Finch, who captained Australia in white-ball cricket earlier than saying his retirement from internationals final month.
Yee (and we can’t stress this sufficient) haw 🇺🇸Aaron Finch, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Marsh and Brody Sofa are amongst a… https://t.co/I5sMEtjILm
— KFC Huge Bash League (@BBL) 1679284462000
The 36-year-old can be joined by his former group mate Marcus Stoinis on the Unicorns in addition to Victoria quick bowler Brody Sofa, whose mom is American, making him eligible for the draft.
Quick bowler Liam Plunkett, who was a part of the England facet that gained the 50-overs World Cup in 2019, was additionally picked by the Unicorns within the draft. Plunkett’s spouse is American.
De Kock, who beforehand captained South Africa throughout all three codecs, will line up for the Orcas alongside Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? It is @QuinnyDeKock69 signing with the @MLCSeattleOrcas 🐳 🤗 #MajorLeagueCricket https://t.co/Me2STYcb6n
— Main League Cricket (@MLCricket) 1679293989000
DC Freedom additionally introduced two abroad signings, bringing in Sri Lankan spin bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and South African quick bowler Anrich Nortje.
Extra abroad signings can be introduced over the following few weeks.
Within the draft, U.S. internationals Monank Patel and Steven Taylor have been snapped up by MI New York, whereas former Canadian captain Nitish Kumar went to the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
The MLC match can be performed between July 13-30 in Dallas.
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