Which overseas cricketers will play in Major League Cricket (MLC) to be held in the United States later this summer? Jason Roy, Faf du Plessis, Anrich Nortje, Aaron Finch, Quinton de Kock, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Sikandar Raza are some of the high-profile overseas players who will play in MLC.
The MLC draft held at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas started proceedings in March.
Creating a unique blend of talent and entertainment, Major League Cricket (MLC) in USA has signed up 11 overseas cricketers already. From Australia’s explosive captain Aaron Finch to South African wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock, MLC have added some major stars to their line-up.
With a total of 54 overseas spots open (6 teams, 9 overseas slots per squad), more such high-profile signings are just around the corner.
Key Takeaways
- 13 cricketers from South Africa, 12 from Australia, 8 from New Zealand, 7 from West Indies, 3 from Afghanistan, 2 from Pakistan, 2 from West Indies, 1 from England, 1 from India, 1 from Namibia, and 1 from Zimbabwe have signed for Major League Cricket (MLC) so far.
- 9 overseas players can be added to each Major League Cricket squad, but only 7 of them can feature in the XI.
- Ross Taylor (batting coach – Seattle Orcas), Johan Botha (bowling coach – Seattle Orcas), & Stephen Fleming (Head coach – Texas Super Kings), Albie Morkel (Assistant coach – Texas Super Kings), Shane Watson (coach – San Francisco Unicorns), Dale Steyn (Bowling Coach – Washington Freedom) are other high-profile foreign cricketers who will be involved with Major League Cricket (MLC).
- Steve Smith has signed up as an ‘ambassador’ with the Washington Freedom team, but will not feature in the 2023 inaugural MLC edition.
- Wanindu Hasaranga, Sikandar Raza, and Ambati Rayudu have since withdrawn from the tournament.
List of Overseas Cricketers in Major League Cricket (MLC)
Here is the list of overseas cricketers who have been signed in MLC.
Note: Unmukt Chand, Dane Piedt, Corey Anderson, Liam Plunkett, Shehan Jayasuriya, Rusty Theron, Sami Aslam, etc. qualify as domestic players.
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1. Anrich Nortje (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: South Africa
- Current IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
- Other Francise Teams: Cape Town Blitz, Pretoria Capitals
- Role: Right Arm Fast
2. Wanindu Hasaranga (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: Sri Lanka
- Current IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Other Franchise Teams: Desert Vipers, Jaffna Kings, Kandy Falcons, Quetta Gladiator, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Role: Right Arm Googly/Wrist Spin (All Rounder)
3. Marco Jansen (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: South Africa
- Current IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians, North West, Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Role: Left Arm Medium Pact/Right Hand Batter (All Rounder)
4. Glenn Phillips (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: New Zealand
- Current IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Other Franchise Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Barbados Royals, Jamaica Tallawahs, Welsh Fire
- Role: Right Arm Spin (All Rounder)/Wicketkeeper
5. Adam Milne (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: New Zealand
- Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Sydney Thunder, Birmingham Phoenix
- Role: Right Arm Fast
6. Aaron Finch (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: Australia
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Melbourne Renegades, World Giants
- Role: Right Arm Bat
7. Marcus Stoinis (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: Australia
- Current IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kent, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Southern Brave, Sharjah Warriors
- Role: Right Arm Bat/Right Arm Medium Pace (All Rounder)
8. Quinton de Kock (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: South Africa
- Current IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Barbados Royals, Cape Town Blitz, Easterns, Gauteng, Titans
- Role: Left Arm Bat/Wicketkeeper
9. Wayne Parnell (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: South Africa
- Current IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, Barbados Tridents, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Cape Cobras, Pretoria Capitals, Warriors, Sussex
- Role: Left Arm Bowl
10. Dasun Shanaka (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: Sri Lanka
- Current IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
- Other Franchise Teams: Comilla Warriors, Dambulla Aura, Dubai Capitals, Khulna Tigers, Montreal Tigers, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders
- Role: Right Arm Medium Pace (All Rounder)
11. Sikandar Raza (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: Zimbabwe
- Current IPL Team: Punjab Kings
- Other Franchise Teams: Band-e-Amir Dragons, Chittagong Vikings, Dambulla Aura, Dubai Capitals, Gazi Group Cricketers, Karachi Kings, Khulna Tigers, Lahore Qalandars, Mashonaland Eagles, Matabeleland Tuskers, Mis Ainak Knights, Montreal Tigers, Northern Warriors, Paktia Panthers, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders, Southern Rocks, Trinbago Knight Riders, Tshwane Spartans
- Role: Right Arm Off Spin (All Rounder)
12. Jason Roy (Los Angeles Knight Riders)
- International Team: England
- Current IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Lions, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bengal Tigers, Chittagong Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, Oval Invincibles, Paarl Royals, Perth Scorchers, Quetta Gladiators, Surrey, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunders, Sylhet Sixers
- Role: Right Arm Bat
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13. Lungi Ngidi (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: South Africa
- Current IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
- Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Paarl Royals, Titans, Tshwane Spartans
- Role: Right Arm Fast
14. Moises Henriques (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: Australia
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sydney Sixers
- Role: Right Arm Medium/Right Hand Bat (All Rounder)
*captain
Embed from Getty Images15. Ben Dwarshuis (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: Australia
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Sydney Sixers, New South Wales, Birmingham Phoenix
- Role: Left Arm Fast
16. Lockie Ferguson (LA Knight Riders)
- International Team: New Zealand
- IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Other Franchise Teams: Gujarat Titans, Rising Pune Supergiant, Manchester Originals
- Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
17. Andre Russell (LA Knight Riders)
- International Team: West Indies
- IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredivls, Abu Dhabi Knight Ridgers, Colombo Kings, Comilla Warriors, Islamabad United, Jamaica Tallawahs, Manchester Originals, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Multan Sultans, Nangarhar Leopards, Northern Warriors, Quetta Gladiators, Rajshahi Royals, Southern Brave, Vancouver Knights
- Role: Right Arm Batter/Right Arm Bowler (All-Rounder)
18. Sunil Narine (LA Knight Riders)
- International Team: West Indies
- IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Other Franchise Teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Barisal Burners, Cape Cobras, Comilla Victorians, Dhaka Dynamites, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lahore Qalandars, Melbourne Renegades, Montreal Tigers, Oval Invincibles, Quetta Gladiators, Trinbago Knight Riders, Sydney Sixers
- Role: Right Arm Mystery, Left-Hand Bat
19. Martin Guptill (LA Knight Riders)
- International Team: New Zealand
- Other Franchise Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Barbados Tridents, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Melbourne Renegades
- Role: Right-Hand Opening Batter
20. Adam Zampa (LA Knight Riders)
- International Team: Australia
- IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
- Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rising Pune Supergiants, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Tallawahs, Dubai Capitals, Welsh Fire
- Role: Right Arm Leg Spin
21. Rilee Rossouw (LA Knight Riders)
- International Team: South Africa
- IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
- Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pretoria Capitals, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Oval Invincibles, Khulna Tigers, Melbourne Renegades, Dambulla Giants
- Role: Left-Hand Batter
22. Kieron Pollard (MI New York)
- International Team: West Indies
- IPL Team: Mumbai Indians (Batting Coach)
- Other Franchise Teams: Adelaide Strikers, Barbados Tridents, Cape Cobras, Deccan Gladiators, Dhaka Dynamites, Dhaka Gladiators, Karachi Kings, Kerela Kings, London Spirit, Melbourne Renegades, MI Emirates, Multan Sults, Peshawar Zalmi, St. Lucia Stars, Toronot Nationals, Trinbago Knight Riders, Welsh Fire
- Role: Right-Hand Batter/Right Arm Medium Pace (All-Rounder)
23. Trent Boult (MI New York)
- International Team: New Zealand
- IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
- Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Melbourne Stars, MI Emirates
- Role: Left Arm Fast Bowler
24. Rashid Khan (MI New York)
- International Team: Afghanistan
- IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
- Other Franchise Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Adelaide STrikers, Band-e0Amir Dragos, Barbados Tridents, Boost Defenders, Comilla Victorians, Durbat Heat, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kabul Eagles, Lahore Qalandars, Maratha Arabians, MI Cape Town, MI Emirates, Mis Ainak Region, Nangarhar Leopads, Quetta Gladiators, Speen Ghar Region, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Trent Rockets
- Role: Right Arm Legspin/ Right-Hand Bat (All-Rounder)
25. Tim David (MI New York)
- International Team: Australia (formerly played for Singapore)
- IPL Team: Mumbai Indians
- Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Hobart Hurricanes, Lahore Qalandars, MI Cape Town, Multan Sultans, Perth Scorchers, Southern Brave, St. Lucia Kings
- Role: Right-Hand Bat
26. Dewald Brevis (MI New York)
- International Team: South Africa
- IPL Team: Mumbai Indians
- Other Franchise Teams: MI Cape Town, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Role: Right-Hand Bat
27. David Wiese (MI New York)
- International Team: Namibia (formerly played for South Africa)
- IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Barbados Tridents, Colombo Stars, Comilla Victorians, Easterns, Gulf Giants, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, London Spirit, Northern Superchargers, St. Lucia Kings, Titans
- Role: Right-Hand Bat, Right Arm Medium Pace (All-Rounder)
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Embed from Getty Images28. Kagiso Rabada (MI New York)
- International Team: South Africa
- IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
- Other Franchise Teams: Punjab Kings, Gauteng, Jozi Stars, Lions
- Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
29. Nicholas Pooran (MI New York)
- International Team: West Indies
- IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Other Franchise Teams: Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warrirors, Islamabd United, Kerela Kings, Khulna titans, Melbourne Stars, MI Emirates, Multan Sultans, Northern Warriors, Rangpur Riders, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Sydney Sixers, Trinbago Knight Riders
- Role: Left-Hand Batter, Wicketkeeper
30. Jason Behrendorff (MI New York)
- International Team: Australia
- IPL Team: Mumbai Indians
- Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Perth Scorchers
- Role: Left Arm Bowler
31. Devon Conway (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: New Zealand
- IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
- Other Franchise Teams: Southern Brave, Dophins, Gauteng, Lions, Wellington
- Role: Left-Hand Batter, Wicketkeeper
32. Mitchell Santner (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: New Zealand
- IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
- Other Franchise Teams: Barbados Tridents
- Role: Left-Hand Batter, Left-Arm Spinner (All-Rounder)
33. Daniel Sams (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: Australia
- IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Vancouver Knights, Trent Rockets, Sydney Thunder
- Role: Left Arm Medium Pacer, Right-Hand Batter (All-Rounder)
34. David Miller (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: South Africa
- IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
- Other Franchise Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab, Barbados Royals, Bengal Tigers, Durban Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Jamaica Tallawahs, Multan Sultans, Paarl Royals, Peshawar Zalmi, St. Lucia Zouks, Welsh Fire, Winnipeg Hawks
- Role: Left-Hand Batter
35. Gerald Coetzee (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: South Africa
- Other Franchise Teams: Joburg Super Kings
- Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
36. Dwayne Bravo (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: West Indies (now retired)
- IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings (bowling coach)
- Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Chittagong Kings, Comilla Victorians, Dhaka Dynamites, Dolphins, Essex, Fortune Barishal, Kent, Lahore Qalandars, Maratha Arabians, Melbourne Renegades, Northern Superchargers, Paarl Rocks, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Surrey, Sydney Sixers, Trinbago Knight Riders, Trinidad & Tobago, Victoria, Winnipeg Hawks
- Role: Right Arm Medium Pace, Right-Hand Batter (All-Rounder)
37. Ambati Rayudu* (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: India (Now retired)
- IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
- Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians
- Role: Right-Hand Batter
38. Faf du Plessis (Texas Super Kings)
- International Team: South Africa
- IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Joburg Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Comilla Victorians, Jaffna Kings, Melbourne Renegades, Northern Superchargers, Paarl Rocks, Perth Scorchers, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Kings, Titans
- Role: Right-Hand Batter, Captain
*captain
Embed from Getty Images39. Akeal Hosein (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: West Indies
- IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Other Franchise Teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Barbados Tridents, Dhaka Dynamites, Melbourne Renegades, Multan Sultans, Trinbago Knight Riders
- Role: Left Arm Spinner
40. Heinrich Klaasen (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: South Africa
- IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Durban’s Super Giants, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Toronto Nationals
- Role: Right Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper
41. Matthew Wade (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: Australia
- IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Birmingham Phoenix, Dambulla Aura, Hobart Hurricanes, Joburg Super Kings, Karachi Kings, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars
- Role: Left-Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper
42. Qais Ahmad (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: Afghanistan
- Other Franchise Teams: Band-e-Amir Dragons, Colombo Kings, Gulf Giants, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Hobart Hurricanes, Jamaica Tallawahs, Melbourne Stars, Minister Group Dhaka, Mis Ainak Region, Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators, St. Lucia Stars, Welsh Fire
- Role: Right Arm Legbreak
43. Finn Allen (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: New Zealand
- IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Other Franchise Teams: Birmingham Phoenix, Southern Brave
- Role: Right-Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper
44. Mackenzie Harvey (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: Australia (has not debuted yet)
- Other Franchise Teams: Melbourne Renegades
- Role: Left-Hand Batter
45. Andrew Tye (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: Australia
- IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Other Franchise Teams: Kings XI Punjab, Gujarat Lions, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Karachi Kings, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunder
- Role: Right-Hand Medium Pacer
46. Izharulhaq Naveed (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: Afghanistan (has not debuted yet)
- Other Franchise Teams: Multan Sultans, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Sydney Sixers
- Role: Right-Hand Legbreak
47. Haris Rauf (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: Pakistan
- Other Franchise Teams: Lahore Qalandars, Melbourne Stars
- Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
48. Shadab Khan (San Francisco Unicorns)
- International Team: Pakistan
- Other Franchise Teams: Islamabad United, Brisbane Heat, Dhaka Platoon, Edmonton Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Hobart Hurricanes, Khulna Tigers, Sydney Sixers, Trinbago Knight Riders
- Role: Right Arm Leg break/ Right-Hand Batter (All Rounder)
49. Tanveer Sangha (Washington Freedom)
- International Team: Australia (has not debuted yet)
- Other Franchise Teams: Sydney Thunder, Birmingham phoenix
- Role: Right Arm Leg Break
50. Shimron Hetmyer (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: West Indies
- IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
- Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Gulf Giants
- Role: Left-Hand Batter
51. Dwaine Pretorius (Seattle Orcas)
- International Team: South Africa (now retired)
- Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Durban Super Giants, Quetta Gladiators, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Welsh Fire
- Role: Right Arm Fast/Right-Hand Batter (All-Rounder)
Final Thoughts
Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA has attracted some of the biggest names in world cricket, with 48 overseas cricketers making the cut and showing their skills on the big stage.
The likes of Aaron Finch, Quinton de Kock, and many other prominent figures are sure to bring a dynamic dimension to the tournament and make it an exciting affair. The level of competition is sure to be high, as teams battle for the title of MLC champions. Fans can expect plenty of action in this highly anticipated tournament!
Which overseas cricketers would you like to see play in Major League Cricket?
Frequently Asked Questions: Overseas Cricketers in Major League Cricket
How many overseas players can a MLC team have in their squads?
Each Major League Cricket (MLC) team is allowed to have 9 overseas players in their squads along with 10 domestic cricketers.
Which country has most players in Major League Cricket as overseas players?
So far, 12 South African cricketers have been signed as overseas signings in MLC 2023.
Which Major League Cricket (MLC) team has signed the most overseas players?
Washington Freedom has so far signed 7 high-profile signings so far. Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga, Marco Jansen, Glenn Phillips, Adam Milne, Moises Henriques, and Ben Dwarshuis.
How many overseas players can play in a XI of a Major League Cricket (MLC) match?
Up to six players can play in a MLC match, while nine overseas cricketers can be signed in the squad.
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