MLC 2023: Ehsan Adil to Sami Aslam – Pakistan players in Major League Cricket

In what may be a revolutionary change for cricket in the United States, the tournament is set to provide a massive platform for emerging USA players as well as their international players. There are some big names in international cricket who will represent the six teams of the MLC in the inaugural season.

There are a few Pakistani players who will take part in the MLC 2023 across the six teams. Although no current Pakistan stars could grab a deal, we will witness some former Pakistan players in the tournament.

MLC 2023: Pakistan Players in Major League Cricket

Take a look at all players in the MLC 2023 who have represented Pakistan at the international level-

Nauman Anwar (Seattle Orcas)

Nauman Anwar is a 27-year-old batting all-rounder who will play for Seattle Orcas in the MLC 2023. The Sialkot-born player has represented Pakistan in a solitary match, which came in a T20I against Zimbabwe back in 2015.

Anwar is known for his aggressive, hard-hitting batting at the top of the order and is often compared with former Pakistan opener Imran Nazir.

Mukhtar Ahmed (Washington Freedom)

Mukhtar Ahmed is another batting all-rounder who has represented Pakistan in T20I cricket. Ahmed played 6 T20I matches and made his debut against Bangladesh back in 2015.

He has 192 T20I runs for Pakistan at a decent average of 32 and a strike rate of 143. Ahmed is known for his breathtaking batting and can also bowl a fair bit of leg-spin with it.

Saad Ali (Washington Freedom)

Saad Ali was a bright prospect for Pakistan cricket who came through the U-19 ranks. The batter was picked up for Test squads against England and has played for his country.

His international career spanned just 2 matches though, as his debut against Australia back in 2019 was not a rosy one. The southpaw scored 11 runs in two matches and hasn’t played for his country since.

The 29-year-old has played in Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the likes of Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars.

Hammad Azam (MI New York)

Hammad Azam is part of the MI New York team which have some gigantic names in the squad. The 32-year-old made his Pakistan debut back in 2011 and last played for his country in 2013.

In the 11 ODIs that he played, Azam managed 80 runs with an average of 16. He also has 2 ODI wickets in his name. Azam also played 5 T20I matches for Pakistan.

Ehsan Adil (MI New York)

Ehsan Adil is a fast bowler who has represented Pakistan in Test cricket. The 30-year-old pacer has played 3 Tests and made his debut back in 2013 against South Africa. He has represented his country in 6 ODI matches.

Saif Badar (Los Angeles Knight Riders)

Saif Badar is a Pakistani batter who has been roped in by LAKR for the MLC 2023. The 24-year-old has represented Pakistan at the under-19 level and has played in PSL for the likes of Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans and Islamabad United.

He is yet to make any senior international appearances for his country.

Sami Aslam (Texas Super Kings)

Sami Aslam will have a chance to represent the sister team of Chennai Super Kings, where his favourite player Suresh Raina is a legend.

Aslam has played 13 Tests and 4 ODIs for Pakistan spanning from 2015 to 2017. Aslam also has 7 Test fifties to his name and can be an important cog in the TSK setup at the inaugural MLC season.