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Quinton de Kock, Azmatullah Omarzai complete MI New York’s squad for MLC 2025

Q de Kock - Azmatullah Omarzai
Q de Kock – Azmatullah Omarzai (Source: Mumbai Indians and MI Cape Town)

MI New York (MINY) have made significant additions to their squad ahead of the 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC), bringing in South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. These acquisitions will strengthen an already strong squad, as MINY look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last year. 

The New York-based franchise had a dream debut season in MLC, becoming champions in 2023. However in 2024, despite having an experienced core featuring Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult, and Rashid Khan, the team struggled from the start. To rectify this, the franchise has opted for a major squad revamp, parting ways with some big international names while securing new players.

Quinton de Kock, a two-time IPL champion with Mumbai Indians, returns to the MI family after four years. Since retiring from international cricket in 2024, the left-hander has been playing in T20 leagues all around the world. His inclusion provides MI New York with a match-winner at the top of the order, an area where the team struggled last season.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Omarzai, recently named the ODI Player of the Year, can win games with both batting and bowling. Notably, Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has switched from Texas Super Kings to MI New York.

MINY has also retained its core group of overseas stars, including Pollard, Pooran, Rashid, and Boult. However, the franchise has made bold calls by releasing Tim David, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, and young sensation Dewald Brevis.

In addition to their international signings, MI New York have strengthened their domestic lineup by recruiting Agni Chopra, Tejinder Dhillon, Sharad Lumba, and Kunwarjeet Singh. These local talents will support the franchise’s retained domestic players, including Monank Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, and Heath Richards.

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