San Francisco Unicorns sign Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf
Apart from the likes of Shadab, Haris and skipper Finch, Corey Anderson, Matthew Wade and Finn Allen are the other overseas signings made by the franchise.
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San Francisco Unicorns have signed Pakistani cricketers Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf ahead of the inaugural season of the Major League Cricket (MLC). On July 13, Texas Super Kings and Los Angeles Knight Riders are scheduled to square off at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, marking the commencement of the inaugural season.
As teams have begun finalizing their setup for the event, the San Francisco Unicorns announced on their official social media account that they have signed Pakistani cricket stars Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf. The two players are likely to be available for the duration of the tournament, as they are not in Pakistan's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour.
In addition, Shadab and Haris have not yet obtained the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but are likely to do so before the beginning of the premier league. According to a report by Cricket Pakistan, the PCB has requested that the MLC pay $25,000 for each player's participation in the event.
Aaron Finch will captain the San Francisco Unicorns.
Aaron Finch, a former Australia captain, will head San Francisco Unicorns in the upcoming competition. Notably, Finch became the league's first international addition during the domestic player draft in March.
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In addition to Shadab, Haris, and captain Finch, the franchise has signed Corey Anderson, Matthew Wade, and Finn Allen as overseas players. On July 14, the Unicorns play their first game of the season in Texas against MI New York.
Michigan, Texas Super Kings, Seattle Orcas New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and Washington Freedom are the six teams competing for the MLC championship. On July 30, the league championship match will be contested at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
