Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is set to join the Texas Super Kings for the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC). Stoinis, who recently impressed in the IPL with a blistering hundred against the Super Kings, will now don the yellow jersey for the same franchise in its American iteration. Joining him are fellow WACA player Aaron Hardie, New Zealand‘s Daryl Mitchell, South African T20 skipper Aiden Markram, and Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq.
Stoinis, who will turn 35 in August, is currently part of Australia’s World Cup squad in the Caribbean. Despite not having an Australian central contract for the 2024 season, he remains a formidable presence in the T20 circuit. His recent IPL season saw him amass close to 400 runs at a strike rate of 150 across 12 innings, showcasing his prowess in the middle order.
Australian Stars in MLC
The MLC is set to feature over 10 frontline Australian cricketers this season, enhancing its competitive edge. Among the notable players joining the league are Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, and Travis Head. Stoinis is no stranger to the MLC, having played for the San Francisco Unicorns last year. His experience and performance are expected to add significant value to the Texas Super Kings.
MLC CEO Vijay Srinivasan highlighted the league’s growing appeal and the quality of talent it attracts. “Signing a world-class player like Pat Cummins is a testament to the calibre of talent the league is attracting, underscoring our global impact and the success of the inaugural season,” Srinivasan stated. “It elevates the level of competition fans will get to see and experience on home soil and showcases our commitment to bringing the top-tier players in the world to play in America’s very own league.”
The Shift in Cricketing Priorities
Interestingly, only four Australian players will participate in this year’s The Hundred competition in the UK, indicating a shift in the cricketing landscape. The MLC, with its ability to engage a higher number of top-class Australian cricketers, is poised to become a significant player in the global T20 league arena.
Stoinis’s move to the Texas Super Kings is a strategic one, reflecting his continued relevance and impact in the T20 format. His participation, along with other Australian stars, is expected to enhance the MLC’s profile and competitive standard, promising an exciting season for cricket fans in the USA and beyond.
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