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As Major League Cricket (MLC) gears up for its third season, teams have begun unveiling their retention lists for domestic players ahead of the upcoming domestic player draft on Wednesday, February 19. While some teams, like Washington Freedom, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and San Francisco Unicorns, have retained nearly their full quota of domestic players, others, such as MI New York, Texas Super Kings, and Seattle Orcas, have chosen to release half of their domestic rosters.
Top Domestic Stars Retained for MLC 2025
Several prominent American cricketers have been retained by their respective teams for the 2025 season. Among the notable names are Saurabh Netravalkar, Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, and Corey Anderson. These players have been instrumental in their teams’ performances and will continue to be key figures in the upcoming season.
However, some players have been released, including Steven Taylor, the first-ever draft pick in 2023, as well as Shehan Jayasuriya, Nauman Anwar, Hammad Azam, Shahyan Jahangir, and Shubham Ranjane. These releases have opened up opportunities for new talent to shine in the domestic draft.
Domestic Retained Players List for MLC 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the domestic players retained by each team ahead of the draft:
Los Angeles Knight Riders 2025 Retained Players:
- Ali Khan
- Adithya Ganesh
- Unmukt Chand
- Nitish Kumar
- Corne Dry
- Saif Badar
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Matthew Tromp
MI New York 2025 Retained Players:
- Ehsan Adil
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Monank Patel
- Heath Richards
- Rushil Ugarkar
- Sunny Patel
San Francisco Unicorns 2025 Retained Players:
- Corey Anderson
- Hassan Khan
- Liam Plunkett
- Carmi le Roux
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Brody Couch
- Karima Gore
- Juan Drysdale
Seattle Orcas 2025 Retained Players:
- Harmeet Singh
- Aaron Jones
- Ayan Desai
- Cameron Gannon
- Ali Sheikh
Texas Super Kings 2025 Retained Players:
- Joshua Tromp
- Calvin Savage
- Milind Kumar
- Mohammad Mohsin
- Zia-ul-Haq
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
Washington Freedom 2025 Retained Players:
- Andries Gous
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Mukhtar Ahmed
- Amila Aponso
- Obus Pienaar
- Justin Dill
- Ian Holland
- Lahiru Milantha
- Yasir Mohammad
Remaining Purse for the 2025 Draft
As teams prepare for the domestic draft, their remaining purse amounts will play a crucial role in securing new talent. Seattle Orcas lead the way with the largest remaining purse of USD 180,000 out of their USD 320,000 domestic budget. MI New York follows closely with USD 160,000, while Texas Super Kings have USD 100,000 left to spend.
On the other hand, Washington Freedom, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and San Francisco Unicorns enter the draft with the smallest remaining purses:
- Seattle Orcas: USD 180,000
- MI New York: USD 160,000
- Texas Super Kings: USD 100,000
- Washington Freedom: USD 15,000
- Los Angeles Knight Riders: USD 10,000
- San Francisco Unicorns: USD 10,000
What’s Next for MLC 2025?
With the domestic player draft just around the corner, teams will look to bolster their squads with fresh talent to complement their retained stars. The upcoming season promises to deliver thrilling cricketing action as teams compete for supremacy in Major League Cricket.
The 2025 MLC season is shaping up to be an exciting chapter in American cricket. With a mix of retained stars and new talent set to emerge from the draft, fans can look forward to high-quality matches and fierce competition. Stay tuned for more updates as the domestic draft unfolds and teams finalize their rosters for the season!
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