According to reports, Pakistan’s Imad Wasim and Azam Khan have agreed tojoin Seattle Orcas in the upcoming inaugural edition of the Major LeagueCricket (MLC).
Both Azam and Imad have been two of the most sought-after players infranchise T20 leagues all over the world and since both the players are notcentrally contracted to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), they are likely toparticipate in the upcoming league in the USA as well.
Both players have reportedly joined Seattle Orcas, which is owned by GMRGroup, co-owners of the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Moreover, two other centrally contracted Pakistani players are also innegotiations with the MLC but their participation in the tournament dependson PCB’s approval.
Earlier, MLC approached the PCB for the national team players’participation in the league. PCB reportedly demanded a fee of USD 25,000 incase any national player is selected in the MLC draft. The final decisionregarding Pakistani players’ participation in the league will be made oncethe obligation is fulfilled.
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MLC has already attracted several prominent T20 players as overseassignings, including Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock, Wanindu Hasaranga,Anrich Nortje, and Glenn Phillips.
England’s Jason Roy also confirmed his participation in the league as hedecided to terminate his incremental contract with the England and WalesCricket Board (ECB).
