Faf du Plessis Joins Texas Super Kings as Captain for MLC 2023

Former South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis has been signed by the Texas Super Kings (TSK) as their captain for the debut season of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023, America’s first professional T20 cricket league. The franchise is owned by the same group that owns the Chennai Super Kings, the joint-most successful team in the Indian Premier League. The team will be coached by Stephen Fleming, the SA20 coach for Joburg Super Kings and CSK.

Additional Signings for MLC 2023

In addition to du Plessis, TSK have also signed Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Ambati Rayudu, and David Miller for the upcoming MLC 2023. This group of players have already won the IPL 2023 under the guidance of Stephen Fleming. Rayudu retired from the IPL after the final and will now be playing in his first franchise league outside of India.

Harbhajan Singh and Chris Gayle Join GT20 Canada

Meanwhile, in GT20 Canada, Harbhajan Singh has been signed by the Brampton Wolves and Chris Gayle will be representing the Mississauga Panthers.

Conclusion

Faf du Plessis will be leading the Texas Super Kings in MLC 2023, while other teams have also made some exciting signings for the tournament. It will be interesting to see how these players perform in their respective teams and how the tournament pans out.