Five T20 Specialists Who are Part of the Major Cricket League

The first season of the Major Cricket League has begun and things are getting heated up in American cricket. The teams are all owned by American Cricket Enterprises, which is a joint venture between the American Cricket League (ACL) and the Major League Cricket (MLC) venture. 

The MLC season is played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. The top four teams in the standings at the end of the round-robin will qualify for the playoffs. The playoffs will consist of a semi-final and a final. The MLC is the first professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United States. 

The league is expected to help to grow the popularity of cricket in the United States. The league is also expected to help to develop American cricketers who can compete at the highest level.

In this article, we have compiled a list of 5 cricketers who are T20 specialists and they are also part of the Major League Cricket.

1) Rashid Khan

At the age of 24, Rashid Khan has become one of the most demanded players in the T20 cricket leagues across the globe. He is part of every major T20 cricket league and he has done justice to every tournament. Rashid is known for his deceptive googlies, sharp turn, and ability to vary his pace. 

He possesses excellent control over his variations, making it challenging for batsmen to read him. In Major League Cricket, Rashid is part of MI New York which is owned by the same owners who own Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He is also a valuable player in Big Bash League (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL).

2) Sunil Narine

Another T20 specialist who plays in different T20 cricket, Sunil Narine, is the skipper of the Los Angeles Knight Riders. When it comes to international cricket, Narine has played 51 T20 internationals and he has picked up 52 wickets at an economy of 6.01. 

Sunil Narine’s unique bowling skills and all-around capabilities have made him a prominent figure in the world of T20 cricket. Apart from the MCL, Narine has been a highly sought-after player in various T20 leagues worldwide. He is a crucial player for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

3) Aaron Finch

If you are a fan of T20 cricket, you are a fan of the aggressive style of batting of Aaron Finch. Finch is Australia’s most destructive batsman and he has been the main reason for Australia’s domination in T20 cricket. 

He is a hard-hitting opening batsman who looks to take the attack to the opposition right from the start. Finch is not afraid to play big shots early in his innings, often putting bowlers under pressure. In MCL, Finch will be leading San Francisco Unicorns.

4) Tim David

Tim David made it to the headlines with his exceptional skills in T20 cricket while playing for the Singapore cricket team and it is because of his quality, he is now a full-time player for Australia. 

David is known for his power-hitting capabilities, and he has often been used as a middle-order batsman who can accelerate the scoring rate in the latter stages of an innings. His ability to clear the boundaries and score quick runs has made him a reliable finisher in T20 matches. In MCL, Tim David will be part of MI New York.

5) David Miller

Miller holds the record for the fastest century in T20 Internationals by a South African. He achieved this feat in just 35 balls against Bangladesh in October 2017. 

His ability to score quick runs in the latter stages of an innings makes him a dangerous finisher. David Miller has been a regular participant in various T20 leagues around the world and has established himself as one of the demanded players. For Major Cricket League, he will be playing for Texas Super Kings.