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India.com
12-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Day after retirement, Nita Ambani gives BIG responsibility to LSG star player, his name is…
In these collection of pictures, we find out about the star player from LSG team who has been handed big responsibility by MI owner Nita Ambani. Nita Ambani is owner of MI New York franchise in Major League Cricket T20 league in the United States. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Nita Ambani's MI New York have won MLC 2023 title in the inaugural season of the T20 league. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Nita Ambani's MI New York have appointed Nicholas Pooran as captain for the upcoming MLC 2025 season. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Nicholas Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this week. He will no longer play for the West Indies. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Nicholas Pooran retired from international cricket at the age of just 29. He played in 61 ODIs and 106 T20 matches for the West Indies. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Nicholas Pooran has been part of Nita Ambani's MI New York from 2023. He has scored 568 runs in 15 matches for MI NY till date, including a highest-scored of 137 not out. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Nicholas Pooran was retained for Rs 21 crore by Sanjiv Goenka's LSG ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction last year. Pooran scored 524 runs at a strike-rate of over 196 in IPL 2025 season for LSG.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Texas Super Kings history, top performers, schedule, squad
Texas Super Kings will start their campaign against MI New York on June 14. (TSK) MLC 2025: The Texas Super Kings (TSK) are one of the most popular teams in Major League Cricket (MLC) due to the presence of some of the best in the business and connect with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). TSK have developed a solid reputation of being a side which fights till the end, making life as difficult as possible for the opposition. However, the Texas-based franchise is yet to win the tournament so far, which will certainly be a source of concern for fans. The upcoming third edition of the MLC may well bring an end to this barren run. Interestingly, CSK had also won the IPL for the first time in their third season of the tournament, going on to dominate the league in the coming years. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! MLC 2023 a case of so close, yet so far The Texas-based franchise delivered an impressive performance in their maiden season, pulling off a dominant win by 69 runs in their maiden MLC match. The Super Kings finished on the second position in the points table following three wins in five matches. However, a bad day on the field in the second qualifier against MI New York resulted in an unexpected exit, bringing an end to their surge for the trophy. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army Devon Conway was the top run-getter for the team, smashing 221 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 126.29. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo David Miller was the second-highest run-getter, with 143 runs in seven games. Leg-spinner Mohammad Mohsin emerged as the leading wicket-taker, accounting for nine dismissals. Gerald Coetzee picked eight wickets. MLC 2024: Faf du Plessis leads from the front South African batter Faf du Plessis had a season to forget in the inaugural edition of the tournament, recording single digits in five out of seven innings. His overall run tally in MLC 2023 came down to just 46 runs. However, Du Plessis pulled off a stunning comeback in the next edition, leading from the front with quality performances. The South African finished as the season's top run-getter, smashing 420 runs. TSK showcased similar dominance to that in the first season, finishing third on the points table. They could have finished even higher if not for two abandoned matches. Who's that IPL player? TSK came close to their maiden appearance in the final, after reaching the qualifier stage where they faced San Francisco Unicorns. While Du Plessis attempted his best to help the Texas-based franchise finish victorious, smashing 45 runs off 22 balls, a slim margin of 10 runs resulted in them being knocked out. Noor Ahmad and Marcus Stoinis were the top wicket-takers, accounting for nine dismissals each. Standout Performers Devon Conway is the leading run-getter for the Super Kings so far in the MLC, smashing 514 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 135.62 and an average of 42.83. Du Plessis is the team's second-highest run-scorer, accumulating 466 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 155.85. Mohammad Moshin is TSK's top wicket-taker, accounting for 15 dismissals in 14 games at an economy rate of 7.43. Squad in 2025 Faf du Plessis (c), Noor Ahmad, Devon Conway, Adam Khan, Milin Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Calvin Savage, Marcus Stoinis, Joshua Tropmp, Zia-ul-Haq, Stephen Wiig Coach CSK head coach Stephen Fleming has been in charge of the Texas Super Kings since the beginning of the tournament. Captain South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has been the captain of the franchise in the past two editions and will continue in the same role. Schedule 1) MI New York vs Texas Super Kings: June 14 at 6.30 AM IST 2) Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings: June 16 at 2.30 AM IST 3) Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings: June 17 at 6.30 AM IST 4) Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns: June 21 at 5.30 AM IST 5) Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom: June 23 at 5.30 AM IST 6) Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders: June 25 at 5.30 AM IST 7) Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: June 30 at 5.30 AM IST 8) Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom: July 3 at 4.30 AM IST 9) San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings: July 5 at 12.30 AM IST 10) Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings: July 6 at 4.30 AM IST
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2023 Stats Recap: Nicholas Pooran reigns supreme with the bat in the inaugural season
Nicholas Pooran (MLC Photo) The inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC 2023) kicked off with a bang, as some of the world's top T20 stars lit up American grounds in a month-long extravaganza. The six-team tournament was played across Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas and Church Street Park in North Carolina. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The season concluded with MI New York defeating Seattle Orcas by seven wickets in the final to become the first-ever MLC champions. Who's that IPL player? Top Run-Scorers West Indian power-hitter Nicholas Pooran, representing MI New York, was the undisputed star of the tournament, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 388 runs at a staggering strike rate of 167.24. His match-winning knock of 137 in the final remains the highest individual score in MLC history. Other top run-getters: Quinton de Kock (Seattle Orcas) – 264 runs Heinrich Klaasen (Seattle Orcas) – 235 runs Devon Conway (Texas Super Kings) – 221 runs Tim David (MI New York) – 209 runs Highest Individual Scores Nicholas Pooran - 137 not out Heinrich Klaasen - 110 not out Corey Anderson - 91 not out Quinton de Kock - 88 not out Matthew Short - 80 Strike Rate Leaders (Min 20 balls faced) Heinrich Klaasen – 197.47 Nicholas Pooran – 167.24 Tim David – 167.20 Kieron Pollard – 166.15 Matthew Wade – 163.10 Klaasen's strike rate, coupled with a century and a fifty in just six innings, made him one of the standout middle-order threats of the season. Big Hitters – Most Sixes Nicholas Pooran – 34 Tim David – 16 Andre Russell – 15 Heinrich Klaasen - 14 Quinton de Kock - 13 Pooran's dominance extended beyond consistency — he led the sixes tally by a massive margin, making him the premier finisher of the season. Most Fours Quinton de Kock – 26 Devon Conway – 22 Nauman Anwar – 21 Andries Gous - 21 Nicholas Pooran - 20 Heinrich Klaasen - 20 De Kock's placement and timing anchored several innings for Seattle, while Conway offered solidity at the top for Texas Super Kings. Legacy of the Inaugural Season MLC 2023 delivered high-octane cricket and showcased the league's potential as a global T20 destination. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
