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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Jason Holder named Los Angeles Knight Riders captain; Sunil Narine to lead first two games
Jason Holder. (Photo by) The Los Angeles Knight Riders have announced Jason Holder as their captain for the upcoming 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC). Holder, who has led the West Indies across formats, brings plenty of leadership experience and all-round ability to the team. His presence is expected to be a key factor in LAKR's campaign this year. However, Holder will miss the first two matches of the season due to international duties. In his absence, Sunil Narine will lead the team. Narine is no stranger to leadership, having recently served as the vice-captain of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2025 IPL season. His experience with the Knight Riders franchise makes him a natural choice to step in. Holder is expected to join the squad before their third match, which is against Washington Freedom on 17 June. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Los Angeles Knight Riders squad for MLC 2025: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Anrich Nortje, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Tanveer Sangha, Ali Khan, Unmukt Chand, Adithya Ganesh, Nitish Kumar, Kartik Gattepalli, Corne Dry, Saif Badar, Shadley Van Schalwyk, Matthew Tromp 'Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball': India bowling coach Morne Morkel In the last two MLC seasons, LAKR finished 6th in 2023 and 5th in 2024, exiting both times in the league stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 최대 할인 지원해드려요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo With a strong squad and fresh leadership, they will be hoping to make their first-ever playoff appearance this year. Major League Cricket 2025 begins today, 12 June, and will run until the final on 13 July. The tournament will be played across three venues: Dallas, Oakland, and Florida. LAKR will play their first match on 14 June against the San Francisco Unicorns at the Oakland Coliseum.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Los Angeles Knight Riders History, Top Performers, Schedule, Squad
File Pic: LA Knight Riders players The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) were introduced in 2023 as one of the six founding franchises of Major League Cricket (MLC) — the USA's premier T20 league. Owned by the Knight Riders Group, which also owns the Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) and Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), LAKR bring the same high-octane, entertainer's flair to the American cricketing landscape. Despite their star-studded ownership and big-name signings, LAKR's on-field journey so far has been one of promise yet to be fulfilled. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Led by Sunil Narine , the team boasts a power-packed core including Andre Russell , Alex Hales, Anrich Nortje and Rovman Powell — players known for match-winning capabilities. What LAKR now need is cohesion, rhythm and consistency. With MLC 2025 running from June 12 to July 13, featuring 34 matches across six competitive teams, the Knight Riders have a perfect opportunity to turn the tide. The franchise hopes to replicate the success and spirit of its global counterparts while adding its own Hollywood-Bollywood twist to the American cricket scene. Team Performance in 2023 In their inaugural 2023 season, LAKR struggled to find form, finishing last in the standings with just one win — a tough start for a team with such pedigree. Team Performance in 2024 The 2024 campaign showed marginal improvement. LAKR managed two victories but still ended up fifth, once again missing out on the playoffs and searching for momentum. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDsกับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้| เปิดบัญชีวันนี้ IC Markets สมัคร Undo Standout Performers Batting: Andre Russell leads the run charts for the Los Angeles Knight Riders with 335 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 41.87 and a strike rate of 158. He has notched up two half-centuries in the process. Unmukt Chand follows with 226 runs in 10 games, while David Miller and Jason Roy have contributed 224 and 217 runs respectively. Bowling: Among the current squad, Ali Khan and Spencer Johnson are the joint leading wicket-takers, each claiming 11 wickets. Adam Zampa and Sunil Narine have also been effective, picking up 9 wickets apiece. LAKR Squad in 2025 Players: Adithya Ganesh, Alex Hales, Ali Khan, Andre Fletcher, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Corne Dry, Jason Holder, Karthik Gattepalli, Matthew Tromp, Nitish Kumar, Rovman Powell, Saif Badar, Shadley Van, Sherfane Rutherford, Spencer Johnson, Sunil Narine, Tanveer Sangha, Unmukt Chand Captain: Sunil Narine Coach: Yet to be announced Los Angeles Knight Riders Schedule: June 14 – vs San Francisco Unicorns June 15 – vs Texas Super Kings June 17 – vs Washington Freedom June 22 – vs Seattle Orcas June 24 – vs Texas Super Kings June 26 – vs Washington Freedom June 28 – vs Seattle Orcas July 3 – vs MI New York July 5 – vs MI New York July 6 – vs San Francisco Unicorns
